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ATHLETIC LIBRARY- ^^ 



\ HOW TO 

' UMPIRE 

HOW TO 

COACH 

HOW TO 

CAPTAIN 

HOW TO 

MANAGE 

HOW TO 

ORGANIZE 

A LEAGUE 



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Spalding's Athletic Library 

How to Umpire; How to 

Captdn a Team; How 

to Manage a 

Team; 

How to Coach; 

How to Organize a 

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-How io Play Base Ball. 

-Ready Recko7ier of Base Ball Percentages. 

-Spaldhig' s Official Base Ball Guide for 1905, 

-How io Bat. 

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-How io Play First Base. 

-How io Play Second Base. 

-How io Play Third Base. 

-How io Play Shortstop, 

-How to Catch. 

-How io Pitch. 

-How io Umpire; How to Coach; How to Captain 
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PREFACE 



In the last few years base ball has developed in a most re- 
markable manner, and while the public keep well posted on the 
doings of the players they know very little about the manage- 
ment of the sport. 

With leagues growing up in every quarter of this country 
and new men coming into the profession, the demand for expert 
information has increased, until this booklet should be welcome. 

T. H. M. 




T. H. MURNANE, 

The well known sporting writer of the Boston Globe 

and President of the New England League^ 



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ORGANIZING BASE BALL LEAGUES 

By T. H. MURNANE, 

President New England League. 

Professional base ball is divided into major and minor leagues. 
The two major organizations are the American League and the 
National League, while the minor leagues are classified into 
four divisions, AA, A, B and C. 

At least 1,000,000 people must reside in the cities in a league 
for it to come under Class A of the minor leagues. Therefore, 
in forming a league, it is necessary to ascertain the population of 
the cities intended for the circuit. Each league has a salary 
limit for its players and its teams, and these are based entirely on 
the population. The rules regarding salary limits should be 
strictly enforced. 

Eight cities are the ideal number for a league circuit. Cities 
should be paired off where games can be exchanged on holidays 
when possible. This is almost necessary in all leagues below 
Class A. In these leagues where conditions must be otherwise, 
prospects for prosperous existences are anything but bright. 

The Class AA leagues, such as the Eastern League and the 
American Association, cover nearly as much ground as the 
major leagues, and must, therefore, make out schedules similar 
to those adopted in the major leagues. 

Where the country is as thickly populated as in New Eng- 
land, leagues often are formed where the traveling expenses 
arc light and the interest kept up by cutting up the schedules 
so that a team is at home a part of each week. Many small 
lea«5ues have made a success of playing all Saturday games in 



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the best drawing cities, splitting the receipts for these days 
evenly. 

Each league must have officers at the head who are able to 
force proprietors, managers and players to live up to the laws 
in every particular. In other words, men who consider the 
interests of the league above all else, and who, while holding 
office, hew to the line, with fair play for a watchword, and the 
closest regard for the good of the sport. 

These officials must eliminate all personal interests, and the 
very man who will fight hardest to gain a point or a concession 
from the league, will be the warmest admirer of the officials 
when he realizes that they enforce the laws of the league to the 
letter, and spell duty all the time with a capital D. 

Therefore, when promoting a base ball league, the most im- 
portant work on hand is the selection of an executive head who 
is well posted on base ball from all angles, political, as well as 
from the standpoint of the magnates and players. A man who 
can mix up with the lovers of the sport and still have the 
adaptability to his executive position and the ability to lead at 
all times. 

A poor executive can keep his league in hot water all the 
time, while an official with good judgment and backbone will 
make the same league bloom like June roses. Men who have 
given up the idea of any connection with major leagues make 
the best controlling heads for the smaller organizations, for the 
reason that they are willing to bring out young players, and 
are not taken up with the championship idea at the expense of 
the salary limit. 

The day never will come when minor leagues can live while 
ignoring the salary limits, for it means paying out more money 
than comes in at the gate and the millionaire, even, is not living 
who will stand being the loser for more than two years at most. 

The safest man to control a minor league club below Class 
A is a retired ball player who wins out when his club does well 
financially. He will keep closer to the salary limit than the 
proprietor who is in the sport for a short time to see his name 



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in the papers, and who later will make lame excuses to get out 
of the business. 

If I were to organize another minor league to-morrow, my 
first move after selecting the cities for an eight-club circuit, 
would be the selection of eight men to manage the clubs. 

These men would be old ball players with executive ability 
and each one would receive at least a one-third interest in the 
club. I would have it arranged so that no club could remove 
Its manager without the consent of the president of the league. 
This would give each manager confidence, and sooner or later 
he would have a little of the luck that must come to a winner. 

My first advice would be to have perfect order on the ball 
field, insist on the players wearing clean uniforms, and all be 
uniformed alike, even to caps and shoes — the teams should cater 
to the best people in the community, and all questionable lan- 
guage on or off the field would be cut out. I would even go 
further, and insist that the spectators keep within the bounds 
in their personal remarks, for no one ever was attracted to the 
ball grounds by the insane and uncalled for abuse of players 
by the individual, disgruntled spectator. 

Gambling never should be countenanced for a minute in any 
form, for the past is strewn with base ball wrecks caused by 
gamblers. The latter will abuse the game at any turn, and 
should never be allowed to thrive on a ball ground. 

I would insist on having the games called promptly on time 
and then played as quickly as possible. No game of nine innings 
ever should be more than two hours long, and the shorter the 
better. 

The half hour practice before the game should be made at- 
tractive for the spectator, as often a poor game will follow 
lightning preliminary work. The public goes out to see the 
players handle the ball, and is disappointed when lax and 
erratic work marks the preliminary practice. 

Briefly, the following points are worth consideration by the 
experienced manager as well as the new man in the business 
who is anxious to perpetuate the sport in any given locality : 



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(i) Keep your circuit as compact as possible while taking 
in the best base ball cities available, 

(2) Have officers and a head who know the game and will in- 

sist on every one living up to the rules and regulations, 
and who will force managers and players to respect the 
umpires as representing the league. 

(3) Select the class to which your population entitles you, 

i. e., Class A, 1,000,000; Class B, 400,000, etc., and make 
every effort to stick within the salary limit. 

(4) A fair sprinkling of experienced players with raw re- 

cruits will make the best combination. The young play- 
ers should start at a modest salary, as for them it is 
everything to get a chance in organized ball where those 
looking for talent will soon find the boys entitled 
to the substantial salaries. 

(5) Live up to the rules, and force the press and public of 

your cities to realize that the league is a substantial in- 
stitution, bound to improve the weak spots, and respect 
the rights of the individual members. 

(6) Pay all bills promptly, including advertising, and work 

in every way to gain the respect of the local public, 
which will find a well-handled base ball team one of the 
best methods of advertising a city. 

(7) Insist on discipline among the players, for one bad 

peach will spoil a basket. Therefore, be on the alert 
to keep the players on their good behavior, as this counts 
more in the minor leagues than in the larger cities in the 
major leagues; but in all parts of the country, it is the 
salvation of the game. 

(8) Selfish players come from all sides, and like the restless 

ones must be guarded against. The pick of the players 
go to the big leagues, and a manager of a minor club 
should make it plain to his players that any of them 
worthy of advancement will receive his hearty co- 
operation. 



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By FRED LAKE, 

President-Manager Lowell Club. 

The American public is educated to base ball, and after a 
long term of small successes and big failures, the game can 
now be made to pay in all sections of this country. 

Take the New England League for an example. In four years 
this organization has cleared more than $50,000 as a whole— 
on an average four clubs made good money, two others finished 
a shade to the good, and two were slightly behind when the 
ledgers were balanced. 

Money for the sale of players increased each season, but any 
advantage from this was counteracted by several of the clubs 
failing to respect the salary limit of the league, thereby forcing 
well-meaning managers to increase their pay rolls, and, while 
getting no better ball, being obliged to pay considerably more 
money for talent. In several instances this money went out 
for broken down, glass-arm players at fancy salaries for poor 
work. 

Any institution that pays good interest on the money in- 
vested should be considered a success. Less than $40,000 was in- 
vested in the eight plants in the New England league, so that 
the game must be considered a financial success. Lack of co- 
operation is the chief trouble with base ball combinations, and 
for this reason the idea of an agreement covering a term of 
years is advisable in both the major leagues and the smaller 
concerns. 

A sinking fund of from five to twenty per cent, of the gate 
receipts should be created, and not one cent of this money 
should go back until the terms of the agreement run out. Then, 
each club being given an equal share of the accumulated fund, 
would even up the losses, and give the sport a substantial 
foundation to build on in the future. 

Since the formation of the national association of minor 
leagues, the game has flourished as never before. In years 
past the minors found it difficult to survive a season. 



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Now all such difificulty is past. Of the twenty-four minor 
leagues under the banner of the national association, few are 
not in good condition, and it is seldom, indeed, that one hears 
of even a club, much less a league, going out of existence. 

Base ball is fast going into the hands of men who know the 
game from long experience, and clubs run by local boards of 
directors now have a poor show for success, as success means 
a one-man power, and a level head. 



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HOW TO MANAGE A BALL TEAM 

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By CHARLES COMISKEY, 

President of the Chicago American League Team. 

The successful way to manage a ball club is to get out all 
there is in the players. Give the players to understand that 
they are well paid and must put their whole mind on the work 
they are slated to perform. 

The ideal team is made up of two-thirds seasoned material 
and one-third ambitious new timber, until the desired conditions 
are obtained ; then, with an eye to the future, keep on the look- 
out to strengthen the weak spots, for all teams have weak spots ; 
for example, an outfielder may be a little weak with the stick, 
or be a poor base runner. 

The essential qualities for a champion team are : Batting, 
fielding, speed, brains and staying power. 

The manager of a ball team must ever be on the alert to 
see that his players are obeying the ABC rules of health. 
Temperate habits are positively necessary to good work, and 
ball players have many temptations to overcome from well mean- 
ing but useless admirers. 

It is a mistake to have a large number of players under con- 
tract, with the hope of moulding a winner. Start off with a 
regular team and be careful to make but one change at a time, 
unless it be with the stafif of pitchers. 

Infields must work together to be eflFective and it takes time 
and hard work to perfect the infield, usually the framework for 
a great ball team. 

The outfielders and first baseman should be first class bats- 
men, in every case, as the style of fielding required for fhose 



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places is far below the style of playing necessary in all other 
positions. 

Practice makes perfect, and the manager should insist on 
his men doing all of the practice possible, especially with the 
bat. Some hard hitters are poor "place" and "bunt" hitters, 
because they seldom practice to perfect their weakness, 'and 
here is where a manager should take hold, for often the captain 
of a team will be slow to do any overwork. 

Make it as pleasant for the players as possible, for the secret 
comes from a united front, and players will often band together 
to make it unpleasant for a manager they find unreasonable, and 
often rough, with no knowledge of the game. 

Players should never be called down for mistakes on the 
field, fines do no good, but instead, cause the other players to 
sour on the management. 

Where a player fails to make good after a fair trial, get rid 
of the man in a diplomatic way. for every player must pass on 
sooner or later and each will note carefully the manager's style 
of doing business. 

Clever managers listen to the comments and reasonings of 
the players, thereby picking up valuable information. 

Treat every player like a man, and never "knock" the most 
stupid roan in the club. Quickly get rid of the failures, and treat 
the successes with the respect due a man filling his contract to 
the letter. 

The young players need encouragement, while the seasoned 
player cares little for flattery. A good cigar will go further 
than a basket of cut flowers. 

See that every man pays his honest debts. Gambling should 
not be allowed. 

Intoxication during the playing season should mean expulsion. 

To be a good winner, a man should be a good loser. Confi- 
dence is everything with a ball team. 



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By AL. BUCKENBERGER, 

Manager of the Boston Nationals. 190J. 

How to manage a base ball team? To be successful it re- 
quires a clever student of human nature, a man with much 
patience, and a fine knowledge of the game, backed up by an 
active brain and determination. 

No one should attempt to manage a ball club who does not 
figure that others in the same line of business are capable 
and ready to take advantage of opponents' weaknesses. 

The manager must have absolute faith in his players. His 
influence must be such as to get extra work out of his boys by 
showing that he has great confidence in their ability, and with 
an even break of luck they will recover from slumps that are 
sure to come to the best teams, sooner or later. A striped stick 
of candy could manage a club with star players out for business 
once they have learned to work together. A peacemaker then 
becomes the prime factor in the team's success, so that often 
individuals are given credit for the good work of a ball team 
when they have never thought out a play or, in fact, knew little 
about the game from a scientific standpoint. But once let this 
same team fall off in play, with the players slowing up, and the 
passive manager soon becomes lost in the shuffie. The team will 
go from bad to worse, until the manager will find relief only in 
slower company. 

A man might be a great success in a minor league, to find 
the major end of the game out of his line. 

The successful managers in the big leagues are few and far 
apart, for they must have the best players, men with skill, hearts 
and a disposition to think continually as well as play ball with- 
out a let up. In the major leagues you must be on the lookout for 
the best of the rising young talent, watching the base ball horizon 
as eagerly as a navigator would the sky for a storm cloud. 

First, a captain who is up to every trick of the game, past 
and present ; a man who can cull the weak players from the good, 
and who can figure out what to practice to make perfect. 



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Once you have a team selected and in working order then 
figure out the weak spot and fill one position at a time and take 
your time about making changes. Continual shifting will weaken 
any team, for the best player will often have a bad day and feel 
nervous with the thought that some one is ready to take his 
place. 

The pick of the young players should receive a good trying- 
out in the spring and the Southern trips are a splendid tiling 
for the trying-out period. 

The manager of a team should look out for the habits of 
his men and see that unreliable players are booked to room with 
the reliable players, for very often a level headed player will 
have great influence over a player who has little control of 
himself. 

The manager should see to it that the players have all the 
comforts the game affoids, as players well treated while traveling 
will feel disposed to hustle for the club's benefit, and without 
hustling players there are no profits in the game. 

Players should be allowed to go and come to their hotels 
as they please while they are playing good ball, although the 
universal rule has been for the men to retire before midnight, 
which nine out of ten players do. Years ago the players looked 
on the business as a chance to see the country and have a 
round of pleasure. It is much different now, for the large sala- 
ries have caused the boys to think, and saving money is now 
considered a high art among the profession. 

Never work a player unless he says he is all right and ready 
for the fray, for players as a general rule love to take a chance 
when they are feeling right. This is especially true of the 
pitchers, every one of whom refuses to believe that he is not 
able to win from all comers. This confidence is what makes 
the game interesting. 

Managers should see to it that the players get plenty of all 
styles of practice, for practice makes perfect in base ball, as in 
other things, and no player ever yet got too much practice, 
especially with the bat. 



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In the minor leagues, managers must pick the players green 
from the lots and break them in like so many colts. 

The minors are tied down to a salary limit, but are as apt to 
pick up a fine player for a small salary as a poor player for a 
big salary. It's a case of good luck. 

The young players are more apt to dissipate than' the older 
ones, and overfeed in a way to put them out of the game at an 
early stage. In the larger of the minor leagues it is well to have 
several experienced players, men who have passed up the big 
leagues and young fellows with some experience. To manage 
a Class A league one should know all about the playing as well 
as the political end of the game and how to protect his interests. 

The young players need a lot of coaching. Some are quick 
to pick up, while other fairly good men are slow thinkers and 
never pass a certain stage. Speed counts in base ball, and for 
that reason the games of the minors are more interesting than the 
scientific games of the big fellows, as there is a disposition to 
take chances, while the older player is sure of his high place 
without taking too many chances of being injured and put out 
of the game. 

It's a mistake to carry too many men. Keep all the players 
busy and bring out their best qualities. Teach the boys not to 
pay attention to unkind criticism by fans and newspaper writ- 
ers, for I have known many of the latter to be wholly irre- 
sponsible and bad eggs for the game ; in fact, the managing edi- 
tors will often send out the office boy to write up a game and 
the result is the game is thereby ruined for years in certain 
localities as the result of the kid seeing things that never hap- 
pened. Managers should always go out of their way to see that 
the local papers get every scrap of the news and treat responsible 
writers with proper courtesy. 




JIMMY COLLINS, 
Manager-Captain Boston Americans. 



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CORRECT STYLE OF COACHING 



By JAMES A. COLLINS, 

Captain-Manager Boston American League Team. 

It takes a perfect knowledge of the ability of each player to 
properly coach the base runners. With wideawake players to 
look after, coaching at first base is wholly uncalled for, as the 
base runner must keep his eyes glued to the ball and use his 
own judgment when to move from the base. 

The play is altogether different at third base, and at this point 
a coacher is positively necessary for the man coming from 
second base. 

This base runner never should be obliged, on a safe hit, to 
turn his head toward the play, but should come on at top speed, 
looking for his cue from the man on the coaching line. He 
should be always in a position to turn for the home plate under 
full head of steam, and simply watch the coacher for the signal 
to keep on going for home, or to stop altogether. 

The loss of a fraction of a second will lose runs, games and 
championships, and all depends on the coachers on the lines if the 
players are trained to take their cues blindly from the men in a 
position to see all that is going on, wherever the ball is. 

I have seen fine players make the poorest kind of coachers, 
as they have failed to calculate the speed of their own runners 
as well as the fielding and throwing ability of their opponents. 

Good base runners make the best coachers, and the best I 
ever saw, worked with signals and made little fuss or noise 
during their performances. 

There should be as much time given to perfecting the coaching 
department of the game as to any other phase of team base ball. 



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When a man is running from first base, he should keep in 
touch with the coacher at third, instead of being on the lookout 
for something his opponents are going to do with the ball. 
Moreover, he always should move exactly as he is instructed to 
do by the man on the lines. 

Men often will remain close to second base, fearing the in- 
fielders who are playing far away from the sack. Slow run- 
ners must get a good start and take more advantage of their 
opportunities to score on safe hits handled by clever outfielders, 
and the men on the coaching lines should be obliged to not yell 
out instructions, but to work entirely through signals, either 
with their hands or caps. 

It is a mistake to send up some one to coach who is not 
alive to the inside workings of the game, simply because the 
regular coacher is indifferent. A first-class coacher at third 
base strengthens a team three to five per cent., and good .men 
do not average tv.'O to a club in professional base ball 



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HOW TO CAPTAIN A TEAM 

By M. J. KELLEY, 

Of the St. Paul American Association Team. 

The captain of a ball team should be a first-class player, up 
to every trick of the game. 

He should take the side of the player, even against the man- 
agement, when he thinks the player is being in any way wronged. 

Once on the field he should have full charge of his men and 
carry out the programme mapped out by his manager. The 
players should have explicit confidence in him and obey his 
orders promptly and to the best of their ability. 

The captain should be especially well versed in the playing 
rules (a point, by the way, most of the players are weak on). 

The captain alone should address the umpire and teach his 
men that clubs get none the best of it by nagging the official 
and bringing the hot headed spectators down on the head of 
the arbitrator. 

When stupid plays are made by his men the captain should 
make a mental note of the same and allude to it later when 
the game is over, for no man feels worse than the one who 
has made the mistake. 

The captain should ever be on the alert to note a weakness 
and map out a plan with his players to take advantage of the 
same. While not outspoken, the captain should always tip off 
the weakness of his men to the management. 

The captain should never be called on to sign or release a 
player, but allowed to pay his attention to the men after they 
reach the field. 

The captain should make out the batting order, and work out 



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the plays with his men. as several heads are better than one 
on a ball field, for a change of front must often take place as the 
result of an opponent's change of attack. 

The captain should teach his men that a variety of plays 
well executed will bother the enemy, and perfection is neces- 
sary to carry out lightning changes of front on a ball field. 

When possible the captain of a team should be on the coach- 
ing lines, and should set a good example by his personal inside 
work. 

"A game is never won until the last man is out," is not only 
an old and true base ball saying, but the finest lines ever written 
for a ball player's guidance 

The players will follow the lead of the captain much as 
ducks will follow the rising young drake, therefore, in playing 
and general deportment, much depends on the captain of a ball 
team. Leaders are scarce, but come to the front naturally. 

While the best class of professional base ball team managers are 
as scarce as they are desirable, a thoroughly able and competent 
team captain is an individual member of a team very difficult to 
find. 

It may be justly asked, "What constitutes the essential require- 
ments of a first-class captain of a team?" In the first place, such a 
captain must know how to govern himself, otherwise he cannot 
govern others successfully; especially is this moral qualification es- 
sential in the case of a player possessed of a hot and ugly temper. 
Secondly, he should in all cases govern the players of his team 
as he would like his captain to do if he were himself a subordi- 
nate player. These are the two primary essentials in the way of 
the moral attributes of an "A No. i" captain. 

In the selection of a captain, two well-known classes of captains 
should be avoided, viz., the one class including those of ungov- 
erned tempers, without self-control, dictatorial in their manner, 
imperious in command, and too fond of having this, that or the 
other thing done simply because it is their desire that it should be 
done. The other class are those who are easily influenced against 
their best ideas, of no determination of character, afraid of cen- 



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sure, and too desirous of pleasing special friends in the course 
they pursue, at the cost of the best interests of the club they be- 
long to. 

Of course the captain of a team needs to be well up in all the 
rules of the game, as also all the special points of strategic. skill, 
and a first-class player not only in his position — which should be 
in the infield — but also in other positions which he may be called 
upon to fill in some critical period of a contest. He should be a 
lover of fair, manly play, and not a mere cunning trickster in 
carrying out his duties in a contest. Low cunning in a player 
is like "a vaulting ambition which oft o'erleaps itself." But where 
to find this rara avis? Of all the players of a team having pen- 
nant-winning aspirations, deliver us from the folly of a "kicking" 
captain, one who not only actually is "on the growl" in regard 
to errors of play and judgment, but who makes the defenseless 
umpire the constant target of his fault-finding. In fact, a so-called 
"aggressive" captain — that is, a regular fault-finding fellow — 
umpire baiter — is a nuisance on a ball field, amateur and profes- 
sional alike. 




ROBERT EMSLIE, 

Veteran umpire of the National League calling a man 

m on an "out." 



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UMPIRING A BALL GAME 

It is one of tlie necessities of the game of base ball, apparently, 
that the duties of the umpire should exceed, in their multiplicity 
and importance, those of the referee or umpire in every other 
sport in vogue. For this reason the position has become one re- 
quiring as much special training and instruction to excel in it as 
that of the most important position in the game. Indeed, it is 
far easier to obtain a suitable occupant for the most arduous 
place on the field than it is to find a fitting man for the position of 
umpire. 

Let us take a brief glance at the important duties the umpire is 
called upon to discharge in his onerous position. Quoting from 
the code of playing rules as to the umpire's special duties, we 
find, in the first place, in regard to the official authority and 
power given him to enforce the rules that : 

Rule GO. — The umpire is tlie representative of the League and as 
such is authorized and required to enforce each section of this code. 
He shall liave the power to order a player, captain or manager to do 
or omit to do any act which in liis judgment is necessary to give force 
and effect to one or all of these rules, and to inflict penalties for vio- 
lations of the rules as hereinafter prescribed. 

Experience has proved conclusively that this arbitrary power is 
a necessity in the game in order to successfully combat the gross 
abuse of disputing the umpire's decisions by the players. The 
next rule specially refers to the "kicking" evil as follows : 

Rule 61. — There shall be no appeal from any decision of the umpire, 
on the ground that he was not correct in his conclusion as to whether 
a batted ball was fair or foul, a base runner safe or out, a pitched 
ball a strike or ball, or on any other play involving accuracy of judg- 
ment ; and no decision rendered by him shall be reversed, except that 
he be convinced that it is in violation of one of these rules. The cap- 
tain shall alone have the right to protest against a decision and seek 
its reversal on a claim that it is in conflict with a section of these 
rules. 




JOHN SHERIDAN, 

Veteran umpire of the American League in the act of 

calhng "you're out! " 



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This rule plainly limits the action of the captain in (piestioning 
a decision only as to its legality, and it does not include a decision 
marked hy an alleged error of judgment. Here is another rule to 
the same efifect : 

RuLK 62 — I'nder no eircunistauces shall a captain or player dispute 
the accuracy of the umpire's judgment and de>^ision on a play. 

By this rule the player is prohibited from disputing a decision 
involving an alleged error of judgment. 

The umpire is required by official authority to bear in mind 
one important fact, and that is, that the rules are made to be en- 
forced by the letter of the law. If they are unjust the fault is not 
the umpire's, and he has no power to amend them, or to interpret 
them differently. But if they are disobeyed, it is the umpire's 
fault, if they are violated with impunity. 

Have the playing rules at your command. Give your de- 
cisions promptly. Follow the ball closely and never give a man 
out where there is a reasonable doubt. 

Pay no attention to the comments of partisan crowds. Keep 
the players on the move. When players break the rules laid 
down by the head of the league, never hesitate in forcing the 
penalty. Have as little to do with the players as possible, and 
never offer an excuse for some decision not to the player's 
liking. 

The umpire takes as much pride in his work as the player, 
and must be in good physical condition to do himself justice. 

The umpire should always try and be in a position to see the 
play, and never get mixed up with the players. 

In calling balls and strikes the umpire should adopt some 
peculiarity, for example, "Silk" O'Loughlin, the famous um- 
pire of the American League, calls as follows : "One," "Strikes 
tub" for two. Then comes "batter out"; or, "ball one." "ball"; 
then, "take your" base. Sheridan never calls the number of 
balls, simply "ball," "ball," "take your base" ; "strike one," 
"strike two," "you're out." The players and spectators soon 
grow to know the calls when the voice is indistinct. 



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FACTS ABOUT THE RULES 
ff 

The rules for playing base ball have changed but little from 
the original rules drawn up in 1845 and first worked out on the 
Elysian Fields at Hoboken, N. J. 

The size of the diamond has never changed one inch. The 
pitching distance and the manner of delivering the ball to the 
batsman has changed continually, as the pitchers have grown 
to be too much for the batsmen. 

The principle of the game has always been the same, and 
always will be ; therefore, the rule mechanics devote their time 
to a few changes that may be suggested during the season, 
and year by year have improved the conditions under which the 
game is played, so that the umpire has been relieved of much 
trouble and can judge the plays and combinations as they 
come up. 

A joint committee of the National League, the American 
League and the National Association of Professional Base Ball 
Clubs, — minor association — agree on the playing rules for each 
year, which are then officially published in the current number 
of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide, the recognized authority 
on the game, under the editorship of Henry Chadwick, the 
"Father of Base Ball." 



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THE EftUIPMENT OF A BASE BALL 
TEAM 



The following is the gist of a conversation had with one of the 
most prominent minor league managers recently : 

"Have yon ever stopped to consider how much more a really 
good set of uniforms costs than those which are merely make- 
shifts? Just put it down on paper some time, get the cold facts 
written out in coin of the United States, then count up the games 
on your schedule and see how much the extra cost really figures 
out per game. There is hardly a minor league club that could not 
spend with advantage one hundred or one hundred and fifty dol- 
lars extra on uniforms and general equipment. If you will count 
up the total games you play during the season you will see this 
will not net one dollar a game additional — and, remember, that's 
what represents the difference between having a team go out on 
the field with uniforms that are really creditable and what they 
should be, and having them, on the other hand, parade in clothes 
that make fun of their playing abilities, degrade them in the eyes 
of their friends and your patrons, and make them feel 'cheap' — 
the worst thing that can happen to a player whom you expect to 
really do work that will mean 'winning ball.' Two extra specta- 
tors at fifty cents each will pay for what it costs you extra to put 
good uniforms on your men, and equip them so that they will 
really be a credit to the management of the club they represent. 

"What would you say to the theatrical manager who tried to 
costume his people in the worn-out trumpery of the green room? 
What would the critics say of a manager whose only idea in put- 
ting a play on the stage was to economize wherever he possibly 
could? Don't you know the critics would tear him to pieces if the 



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audience had not already made it unnecessary by staying away 
from the theatre? Theatrical managers have learned long since 
that it pays to have their people present a good appearance, and 
they don't stop there, but year by year productions are being more 
handsomely staged ; fortunes are spent in costumes which are 
never used after the play for which they were originally pur- 
chased has been taken off the boards, and all this lavish expendi- 
ture is for but one purpose — to please the patrons of the theatre. 
And have ycu not just as keen an audience in your grand stands 
as ever watched with breathless interest the denouement of some 
drama from the theater box? What is the gallery compared to 
your bleachers for enthusiasm ? Is there a star, matinee idol, 
you may call him, upon the stage to-day whose doings are watched 
with more interest than are those of the players on the league 
teams? Have any of them friends who are more enthusiastic, 
followers who are more devoted? Yet, these are the very men 
you send out on the diamond with an outfit positively shapeless, 
in many cases dirty, wrinkled, and altogether a disgrace. The 
same man, if you meet him on the street, wears clothes that are 
a credit ; he takes a pride in his appearance, and would do the 
same on the ball field if you really had as much regard for your 
own interests as you should. 

"The extra cost of a first-class uniform over a poor one, as 
already noted, is practically nothing. To a team playing over 
150 games a season, as the clubs in the Eastern League do, the 
difference in cost amounts to less than a dollar per game. Think 
of that, and then consider that the bulk of the cheap makeshift 
suits that many of the teams wear never were intended for any 
such amount of service, and when the season is about half over 
are barely hanging together, long having lost all resemblance of 
what they were originally. Would it not have been economical in 
the first place to have purchased a good set of uniforms, made of 
material that is suitable for the purpose, and constructed as base 
ball suits should be made — not too tight to play ball and not too 
loose to look well? Most of the teams that are run according 
to up-to-date ideas even have two sets of uniforms, one generally 



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of white material, perhaps with a Httle trimming of black or some 
other color on the cap, or perhaps only a colored button, and 
striped stockings. This set is for home games. Each man has 
his name on every article in the outfit and he takes a pride in 
keeping it as it should be or seeing that it is kept so. The travel- 
ing suit is, of course, made of some colored flannel that will not 
show dust or dirt very easily. Gray has the call by a large ma- 
jority. The number of shades is large enough to permit of a selec- 
tion to suit nearly anyone. However, many still ^stick to blue 
and maroon for their road suits, and if the material is first class 
these colors will hold well even during a hard and long season, 
but if care has not been exercised in selecting the manufacturer 
and the material the amount of trouble that one set of poor 
uniforms can cause an already overworked manager on the road 
is incalculable. 

"The whole matter really simmers down to the question as to 
whether a really good uniform for a first-class base ball team 
is worth while. For teams of any of the leagues, as they are con- 
tinually in the public eye, there is no question but what uniforms 
should be of the same class as the playing is expected to be. The 
i;layer feels more like playing good ball when he realizes that his 
nnitorm is the best obtainable, and spectators without doubt feel 
much better satisfied with their hero in a neat suit than they will 
if he looks as though he has not been out of his clothes in a week, 
and the effect on the spectator is generally considered by a really 
progressive management. To ignore it is fatal ; too many know 
this to have to be reminded." 



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The first requisite of a ball player is, of course, the ball and bat. The 
Spalding Official League Ball has been used exclusively by the Natior.al 
League, minor leagues, and by all intercollegiate and other associatior s 
for over a quarter of a century, and is beyond all question the most per- 
fect base ball that has ever been produced. It is backed up by an absolute 
guarantee to last through one continuous match game without ripping or 
losing its shape. The Spalding Official League Ball is sold by all first- 
class athletic goods dealers throughout the country, and the price is $1.25 
each. 

For boys' use especially, there is a smaller size, called Spalding's Official 
Boys' League Ball, which combines all the qualities of the Official ball, 
and is just as carefully made. It is especially designed for junior clubs 
(composed of boys under sixteen years of age), and all games in which 



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this ball is used will be recognized as legal games, the same as if played 
with the Official League Ball. The Official Boys' League Ball costs 
75 cents. 

Other balls which give good satisfaction are the Double Seam Ball, $1.25; 
'Varsity League, $1.00; Interscholastic League— a smaller size of the 
'Varsity — 50 cents, and so on down in price. Every team, however, should 
practice with the official ball, thereby accustoming themselves to its use 
when called upon to play match games. 



In selecting a base ball bat care should be used to select a 
properly balanced bat of only the best material and workman- 
ship; the wood should be dried for a number of seasons out of 
doors in order to insure the proper resiliency and driving 
power, and should be of a correct model to properly balance 
according to the needs of the particular batter using that bat. 
This of course will vary according to the different styles of 
batting. A. G. Spalding & Bros, have facilities for producing 
the finest bats in the world. They have a corps of experts 
who devote their entire energies to this particular subject. 
Only second-growth ash of upland timber is selected, and 
after it has been carefully seasoned for at least three years, 
it is then worked up into bats, and any wood which shows any 
imperfection is thrown out. 

The Spalding bat experts are familiar with every model 
used by any player of note in the country, and all of these 
models are incorporated in the line of bats turned out by this 
house. 

In the regular line of bats, without question, the best is 
A. G. Spalding & Bros.' " Gold Medal " bat, each one of which 
is tagged with a certificate showing the weight, length, size 
and inspection, and is an absolute guarantee that it has passed 
the most rigid inspection and is perfect in every detail. The 
Gold Medal bat includes the models of every prominent batter 
in all of the leagues. The timber is thoroughly seasoned for 
for from three to five years and fully guaranteed. The Spald- 
ing Gold Medal Bat is made with a tape-wound handle or a 
plain handle, in men's sizes, for $1.00 each. There is also a 
Boy's Gold Medal Bat, in plain handle only, at 50 cents each. 



Another good bat is called "The Mushroom," owing to the 
peculiar formation of the handle, which utilizes a principle by 
which a bat of the same weight is made many times more 
effective than the ordinary style under certain conditions, 
and as an all-around bat many prominent professional players 
testify to their appreciation of the good points of its construc- 
tion. They say: "Both balance and model are perfect." 

The knob arrangement at the end of the bat enables a more 
even distribution of weight over the whole length than is 
possible under the old construction, and for certain kinds of 
play the bat is practically invaluable. 

John J. McGraw, Manager of the New York club, says : 
" For a long time I have been trying to find a bat that would 
balance when choking. Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
invented by Jack Pickett, have I found a bat that was up to 
my idea. It is used exclusively by the New York players." 

James J. Callahan, of the Chicago American League club, says : " In 
all my experience as a ball player I have not found a more satisfactory 
bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. The timber is the best I have seen 
and the balance and model are perfect," 

Wm. Gleason, Captain Philadelphia National Leagrue club, says; "No 



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bat has given me such good service as the Spalding Mushroom Bat. 
Quality and balance are perfect." 

Charles A. Comiskey. President of the Chicago American League club, 
says: "The Spalding Mushroom Bat receives my hearty endorsement. 
My experience as a ball player enables me to thoroughly appreciate its 
good qualities." 

James F. Slagle, John Evers, F. L. Chance, J. Kling, J. McCarthy, Joe 
Tinker, Dr. J. P. Casey, D. Jones, of the Chicago National League club, 
£.11 say that they have never used a more satisfactory bat. The price of 
the taped or plain Mushroom is $1.00. 

Spalding's Trade Marked Bats rank next to the Mushroom 
Bat in point of excellence and are made with the greatest 
care and thoroughly seasoned. They are as follows : Wagon 
Tongue Ash Bat, League quality, special finish, spotted burn- 
ing, 50 cents; Black End Axletree Bat, finest straight grained 
ash, tape-wound handle, 25 cents ; Black Band Bat, extra 
quality ash, 25 cents ; Junior League Bat. extra quality ash, 
spotted burning, 25 cents ; Boys' Bat, selected quality ash. 
polished and varnished, antique finish, 10 cents ; Youths' Bat, 
good quality, 5 cents. 



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In catchers' masks, the best made is 
is Spalding's Sun Protecting Mask, 
which is made of finest steel wire, 
extra heavily enamelled, and which 
protects the eye without obstructing 
the view; it sells for $4.00. 

Spalding's Neck Protecting Mask is 
made of finest steel wire, extra heavy 
and black enamelled to prevent re- 
flection of light; the patent neck ex- 
tension affords absolute protection to 
the neck, the price is $3.00. The 
Special League Mask costs $2.50, and 
then there are cheaper ones, at still 
lower prices. 
Every catcher needs a mitt and he has the greatest variety 
to choose from. The very best mitt made is Spalding's 

Perfection" which is cer- 
tainly an object of art in 
its line. The leather is of 
finest quality calfskin, pad- 
ding of best hair felt ob- 
tainable and every other 
detail of manufacture has 
been carefully considered, 
including patent lace back 
with rawhide lacing. 
Thumb is reinforced and 
laced, double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad and strap- 
and-buckle fastening at 
back. It costs $6.00. 

For professional use 
Spalding's are now making 
a special professional 
catcher's mitt which is a 
duplicate of their "Perfec- 
tion," but slightly smaller in size, having no heel pad, and the face of 
the mitt IS covered with the finest quality of white buck specially selected. 
The padding m this professional mitt is in accordance with the ideas of 
the best professional catchers in this country; price $7.00. 



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Spalding's League Mitt is made of special tanned leather, very soft and 
pliable, heavily padded. It costs S4.00. 

In Spalding's No. Mitt the face, sides and finger-piece are made of 
velvet tanned boulevard and the back of selected asbestos buck, well pad- 
ded. $2.50. 

Spalding's "Decker Patent" Mitt, made same as the No. Mitt, with 
the addition of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra protection 
to the hand and fingers. $3.00, 

Spalding's No. OA Mitt is extra large and heavily padded, and is ex- 
tremely wen made of velvet tanned boulevard and special tanned leather 
finger-piece and back. $2.00. 

Spalding's Amateur Mitt is made of extra quality asbestos buck, per- 
spiration proof, extremely tough and durable. This is a very popular 
mitt. $1.50. 

The face and finger-piece of Spalding's No. C Mitt is made of special 
velvet tanned brown leather, sides and back of firm tanned leather. $1.00, 
The foregoing mitts are all equipped with strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back, have double row of stitching on heel pad, are reinforced and 
laced at thumb, and with patent laced back as an additional feature con- 
stitute absolutely the highest grade line of mitts ever manufactured. All 
styles are made in rights and lefts. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. AB is made with extra quality white buck, 
face and finger-piece extremely tough and durable; well padded; rein- 
forced and laced at thumb and double row of stitching on heel pad; patent 
lace bdck strap-and-buckle fastening at back. $1.00. 

Spalding's Practice Mitt is made of specially 
film tanned oak leather, easy fitting, patent lace 
back. None better for practice. No. B, $1.00. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No.CC. Face and finger- 
piece velvet tanned brown leather, sides and back 
firm tanned leather; reinforced and laced at thumb; 
double row of stitching on heel pad; patent lace 
back ; strap-and-buckle fastening. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. BB is a great favor- 
ite, made of extra quality firm tanned oak leather; 
well padded and substantially made; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; reinforced and laced at 
thumb; patent lace back; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 50 cents. 
Spalding's No. 4 Mitt. Men's size. Firm tanned leather; extra heavily 
padded; reinforced and laced at thumb joint and double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Junior Mitt is the most popular mitt made; the face and back 
are made of asbestos buck; well padded; laced thumb; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; patent lace back. No. CB. Each, 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 5 Mitt. Improved style; face and 
back made of asbestos buck; laced thumb; well 
padded and double row of stitching on heel pad. 
Each, 25 cents. Spalding's No. 7 Mitt has a face 
of asbestos buck and canvas back; it is a good size 
and well padded. Each, 10 cents. 

A most necessary part of a catcher's equipment 
is a body protector. Spalding's Inflated Body Pro- 
tectors are the only practical device for the pro- 
tection of catchers and and umpires. They are 
made of best rubber, inflated with air; light and 
pliable. The lower part of these protectors are 
hinged, so that they do not interfere with the 
catcher in bending over. When not in use they 
may be deflated and the protector rolled in a very 
small space; Special Quality covering of extra fine 
material. No. 2-0, Each, $7.50. League Catchers' 
Protector No. 0, Each, $5.00. Amateur 





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Catchers' Protector No. 1, $3.50; Boys' Catchers' Protector No. 2, $2.00. 

Umpires' Body Protectors are made to order only. A pattern showing 

exact size and shape required must be sent with order. They cost $10.00. 

For the first baseman there is a choice of five styles of mitts, as follows: 

Spalding's No. BX Mitt, made of fine selected 
and specially tanned calfskin, extremely well made 
throughout and padded to meet the special re- 
quirements of a baseman's mitt; laced all around 
and strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double 
row of stitching on heel pad. $4.00. 

The No. BXS Mitt is composed of same quality 
materials and workmanship as in the No. BX 
First Basemen's Mitt. It has no heel pad and is 
made up especially for professional use. $4.00. 

No. CX Mitt, is made on same lines as No. BX; 
face of specially tanned drab leather, extra well 
padded at wrist and thumb; laced all around and 
strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. $2.00. 

No. DX Mitt, a good article at a moderate price; made of oak tan spe- 
cially selected leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fastening at 
back; a very easy fitting mitt. $1.50. 

No. EX Mitt is an excellent mitt for boys; made of good quality white 
leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fastening at back; suitably 
padded and will give very good service. $1.00. 

The Infielders have no less than sixteen styles to select from, ranging in 
price from $3.00 to 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. PX Infielders' Glove is made up 
on lines suggested by prominent professional 
players. The buckskin used in making up this 
glove is the finest obtainable, and all other items 
of manufacture have been carefully looked into. 
It is heavily padded around edges with fine quality 
felt, and padding extends well up into the little 
finger. Has no heel pad, but is made extra long to 
protect wrist. $3.00. 

Spalding's No. 2X Infielders' Glove has retained 
its popularity year after year and to-day is ac- 
knowledged to be the most practical in style and 
get-up of any on the market. Made of selected 
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and padded with 
finest felt; has web thumb; highest quality workmanship; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. No better made at any price. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. 2XS Infielders' Glove is a special glove with features 
that will appeal to the professional player. Made extra long, of selected 
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and lightly padded. Has no heel pad. $2.50, 

Spalding's No. AX Infielders' Glove is a very 
popular style. Made throughout of specially tan- 
ned calfskin, padded with best quality felt. Web 
thumb; double row of stitching on heel pad; high- 
est quality v/orkmanship throughout. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. XL Infielders' Glove is made in 
style similar to the No. PX professional glove, but 
of material same as in the No. X. Has no heel pad 
and is extra long. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. XS Infielders' Glove. Men's size 
glove. Made of good quality special tanned 
leather, well finished and exceedingly durable. 
"Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad 
and nicely padded. $1,50, 






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Spalding's No. X is a fine all-around glove. Im- 
proved style. Made of good quality horsehide. 
well padded. Web thumb; double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad. Will give excellent service. $1.50. 
Spalding's No. 15 is a well made glove, improved 
style. Made of extra fine quality brown leather, 
well padded. Web thumb; double row of stitching 
on heel pad. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 15L Infielders' Glove is made in 
style similar to the No. PX professional glove, but 
of material same as in No. 15. Has no heel pad 
and is extra long. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 12 Infielders' Glove is made of 
good quality soft suede tanned leather, nicely pad-= 
ded. Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad. 75 cents. 

Spalding's No. 2XB Infielders' Glove is the best youths' glove; made 
throughout of selected velvet tanned buckskin. Quality of material, 
workmanship and style of glove same as the No. 2X men's glove. $2.00. 
Spalding's No. XB Infielders' Glove is a good youths' size glove. Made 
of fine quality white tanned horsehide. Similar in material, workmanship 
and style to the No. X men's glove. $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 16 Infielders' Glove is a good ^love, full size, improved 
style, of good quality soft tanned leather, nicely padded. Web thumb; 
double row of stitching on heel pad. 50 cents. 

Spalding's No, 17 Infielders' Glove is a youths' glove, all leather, good 
quality, well made and padded. Web thumb; double row of stitching on 
heel pad. 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 18 Infielders' Glove is youths' size. Made of asbestos 
buck and well padded. Double row of stitching on heel pad, web thumb. 
Best quarter glove on the market. 25 cents. 



The outfield ers' needs are as follows: 

The best fielders' mitt is Spalding's No. 3X. Made 
of the very best and softest light tanned buckskin; 
the thumb and at wrist is extra well padded; laced 
thumb. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. 4X Fielders' Mitt is made of spe- 
cially tanned drab leather, well padded with fine 
felt and carefully sewed and finished; laced thumb, 
strap-and-buckle fastening at back. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. 5X Fielders' Mitt is an exceedingly 
good mitt at a popular price; the face made of white 
tanned buckskin; brown leather back; laced thumb; 
constructed throughout in a most substantial manner. $1.00. 

For boys the best is No. 6X, which is made throughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb; and without doubt the 
best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 7X Boys' Fielders' Mitt is of asbestos buck, well padded 
and substantially made; laced thumb. 25 cents. 




We now come to the matter of uniforms. In base ball, as in other 
sports, the constant desire of every player is to excel his fellows. He 
cannot expect to do this unless his outfit is first-class, and any disad- 
vantage he is working under in this direction will detract just so much 
from ultimate results. For over a quarter of a century Spalding's have 
made the suits worn by the best players in this country, outfitting all 
the league clubs and colleges, and their experience counts for something. 

The Spalding Base Ball Uniforms are cut and fitted according to the 
most scientific methods; are double-seamed and reinforced at the weakest 
points, where the greatest strain comes, and are made by experts who 
have spent many years in this work, and who are therefore better fitted 
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.^ probably no place in athletics where quality counts for more than it 
does in a base ball uniform. The best is the cheapest. 

We give below a list of uniforms suitable to all classes of clubs, from 
which it is possible to equip any team from the largest League club to 
the smallest on the lot. 

The Spalding Uniform No. 0. Highest grade made. The workmanship 
and material of this outfit is of the very highest quality throughout, and 
special care has been taken to make this uniform superior to anything 
offered in this line. Used 
exclusively by all 
league and professional 
clubs for years past is 
suflicient evidence of 
its quality and durabil- 
ity. Colors: White, 
Pearl Gray, Yale Gray 
Light Gray, Black, Ma- 
roon, Royal Blue, Navy 
Blue, Brown, Green, 
Cardinal. Consists of 
the Spalding Shirt, 
any style; the Spalding 
Pants, any style; the 
SpaldingStockings.No. 
3-0; the Spalding Cap, 
any style; the Spalding 
Web Belt, leather 
lined. The Spalding 
Uniform complete, 
$15.60. Net price to 
clubs ordering for en- 
tire team, $12.50. No 
extra charge for de- 
tachable sleeves nor for 
lettering shirts with 
name of club. 

The University Uni- 
form No. 1. In work- 
manship and quality of 
material our University 
Uniform No. 1 is equal 
to our No. Uniform, 
but slightly lighter. 
Colors: White, Pearl 
Gray, Yale Gray, Light 
Gray, Black, Maroon, 
Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardi- 
nal. The University 
Uniform comprises: the 
University Shirt, any 
style; the University 
Pants, any style; the 
University Stockings, 
all wool. No. IR; the 
University Cap, any 
style; the University 
Web Belt, or al? leather. 
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form, complete, $12.50. 
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per suit, $10.00. No extra charge for detachable sleeves nor for lettering 
shirts with name of club. 

The Interscholastic Uniform No. 2. Made of same grade of material 
as our higher-priced uniforms, but of lighter weight flannel. Substan- 
tially made and a most serviceable outfit. Colors : White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, 
Green, Cardinal. This is one of our most popular suits, and will give the 
best of satisfaction. It can usually be worn two seasons. Interscholastic 

Shirt, any style; Inter- 
Scholastic Pants, any 
style; Interscholastic 
Wool Stockings, No. 
2tl; Interscholastic 
Quality Cap, any style; 
I iterscholastic Web 
Bait. The Interscholas- 
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$ '.65. Net price to 
clubs ordering for en- 
tire team, $8.00 per 
suit. No extra charge 
for lettering shirts 
with name of club 
nor for detachable 
sleeves. 

The Club Special 
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of good quality flannel 
i 1 a variety of very de- 
s'rable patterns. Well 
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White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, 
Black, Maroon, Royal 
Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal. A 
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material. On exactly 
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League suits. The Club 
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CDmprises the follow- 
ing: the Club Special 
Shirt, any style: the 
Club Special Pants, 
any style; the Club 
Special Stockings, all 
wool. No. 3R; the Club 
Special Cap, any style; 
the Club Special Web 
Belt, The price of the 
Club Special Uniform, 
complete, is $7.00, and 
the net price to clubs 
ordering for entire 
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The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4 is made of good quality flannel 
and compares favorably with uniforms of other makers quoted at a much 
higher price. It is an excellent wearing uniform, cut and finished as 
well as higher-priced suits, and is very popular with the younger base 
ball players. Colors: White, Light Gray, Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy 
Blue, Green. The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4 consists of the fol- 
lowing articles: the Amateur Special Shirt, any style; the Amateur 
Special Pants, padded; the Amateur Special Stockings No. 4R; the 
Amateur Special Cap. styles 21 and 5 only; the Amateur Special Web 
Belt. A single Amateur Special Uniform, complete, costs $5.00, but the 
net price to clubs ordering for entire team is $4.00 per suit. No extra 
charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5 is made expressly for clubs coni- 
posed of boys and youths, and will stand the hnrdest kind of wear. It is 
made and trimmed in first-class style. Colors: Maroon, Green, Blue Gray, 
Brown Mix. The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5 is made up of the 
articles enumerated herewith: the Spalding Junior Shirt, any style; the 
Spalding Junior Pants, padded; the Spalding Junior Cap, styles 21 and 5 
only; the Spalding Junior Belt, the Spalding Junior Stockings. The 
Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5, complete, costs $4.00. To clubs ordering 
nine or more uniforms, the price is $3.00 per suit. There is no extra 
charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves. 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6. The price at which this uniform 
is sold should make it extremely popular. It is very well made of good 
quality Gray material, and consists of the Spalding Youths' Shirt, button 
front, with one felt letter only; the Spalding Youths' Pants, padded; the 
Spalding Youths' Stockings; the Spalding Youths' Cap. style 21; the 
Spalding Youths' Belt. The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6, complete, 
costs $2.00, and the net price to clubs ordering nine or more uniforms is 
$1.50 per suit. 

The prices of Spalding's Base Ball Shirts are as follows : "The Spald- 
ing" Shirt, any style, with name^of club, $6.00; "University" Shirt, any 
style, with name of club, $5.00; "Interscholastic" Shirt, any style, with 
name of club, $4.00; "Club Special" Shirt, any style, with name of club, 
$2.75; "Amateur Special" Shirt, any style with name of club, $2.00; 
"Junior" Shirt, any style, with name^ of club, $1.50. 

Spalding's Base Ball Pants cost : "The Spalding" Pants, any style, 
per pair, $6.00; "University" Pants, any style, per pair, $5.00: Interschol- 
astic" Pants, any^style, per pair, $3.75; "Club Special" Pants, any style, 
per pair, $2.75; "Amateur Special" Pants, padded, per pair, $2.00; 
'Junior" Pants, padded, per pair, $1.50. 



The Pittsburg club has adopted the idea of wearing a collarless jersey 
with striped sleeves under the flannel shirt, the sleeves of which extend 
only to the elbow, displaying the striped jersey under- 
neath, and matching the striped stockings. While 
the solid gray body is considered most suitable, they 
can be made up in any combination, but to order 
only, and orders should be placed early. 
They cost $2. 50 each. 

The shoe used by all the best players 
is The Spalding Highest Quality Base 
Ball Shoe, which is hand-made through- 
out and of specially selected kangaroo 
Lather. Extreme care is taken in its 
£3neral construction, and no pains or 
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sole. They cost $6.00 per pair. 

The Spalding Sprinting Shoe is made of same quality as our No. 2-0 
shoe, but built on the famous Spalding running shoe last. They weigh 
about eighteen ounces to the pair and are made with extra care through- 
out. Per pair, $6.50. 

The Spalding Club Special Shoe is made of carefully selected satin calf- 
skin, machine sewed, very substantially constructed, and a first-class shoe 
in every particular. Steel plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, $5.00. 
The Spalding Amateur Special Shoe is made of good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a serviceable and durable shoe, and one we can specially 
recommend. Plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, $3.50. 
The Spalding Junior Shoe. A leather 
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Spalding's Beveled Edge Shoe Plates, 
made of razor steel, are the kind used by 
all League players. They cost 50 cents 
for a pair of toe plates and 50 cents for a 
pair of heel plates. 
T08 Toe and heel plates of good quality can be bought for 

25 cents a pair, 
Spalding's Pitchers' Toe Plate is worn on the toe 
and affords a thorough protection to the shoe, and at 
the same time a most valuable assistant in pitching. 
Made for right or left shoe. Made of aluminum, they 
cost 50 cents, and of brass, 25 cents. 

Every player needs an ankle supporter and the best 
made is the Hackey Patent Ankle Supporter. It is 

worn over or under stocking and supports the ankle ad- 
mirably, while not interfering in any way with free move- 
ments. It relieves pain immediately and cures a sprain in 
a remarkably short time. In ordering, size of shoe worn 
should be given. 

No. H. Made of soft tanned leather, best quality. Per 
pair, $1.00. 
Good quality sheepskin, lined, bound and reinforced. Per 
pair, 50 cents. 

No. CH. Black duck, lined and bound, leather reinforced. Per pair, 
25 cents. 





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In stockings, the best cost $1.75 per pair, and range in price down to 25 
cents for a cotton pair. Belts and caps also come in a great variety, both 
of styles and prices. 



Every player should have a uniform bag to keep his outfit clean and in 
good shape. A canvas one costs $2.50, and when made of fine bag leather, 

$5.00, 



A club should also have an official scorer and a score book. A very good 
score book, with board cover, to hold 22 games, can be bought for 25 cents. 



A complete list of base ball goods will be found in Spalding's Base Ball 
catalogue which will be sent free to any address by A. G. Spalding & Bros, 
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blow under the ear; the famous solar plexus knockout; the heart blow; 
famous blows and their originators; Fitzsimmons' contribution; the Mc- 
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hou^e; how to obtain pure air; bathing; salt water baths at home; a substitute 
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sition, 1904, for the best, most complete and most attractive installation of 
Gymnastic Apparatus and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's fair. 



Spalding's New Redulalion Hammer 
With Wire Handle 

Lead each 

No. 9. 12-lb., Lead, Practice, $4.25 
No. 10. 16-lb., Lead,Regulation,4.50 

Iron EACH 

No. 12. 8-lb., Iron, Juvenile, $2.50 
No. 14. 12-lb. , Iron, Practice, 3.00 
No. 15. 16-lb., Iron, Regulation, 3.25 

Extra Wire Handles EACH 
No. 6H. For above hammers, 50c. 

Shot 



No. 19. 


16-lb., Lead. 


Each, $2.50 ^'-= \ 


No. 21. 


12-lb., Lead. 


2.25 ^"'^^ 


No. 23. 


16-lb., Iron. 


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No. 25. 


12-lb., Iron. 


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No. 18. 


8-lb., Iron. 


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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Denver Pittsburg Syracuse 

Cincinnati Montreal, Can. London, England 1 



Special Award and Grand Prize 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana Purchase Expo- 
sition. 1904, for the best, most complete and most attractive installation of 
Gymnastic Apparatus and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



No. IIT 




Running 
Shoes 



Calfskin Running 

Shoe, machine 

made. 

No. 11 
Pair, $3.00 



Spalding's handsomely illustrated catalogue mailed free to any address 



Calfskin Running 
Shoe, machine 
made; solid leather 
tap sole holds 
spikes firmly in 
place. 

No. IIT 
Pair, $3.30 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas Oity g ^„^,^ 

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How 

About 

Your 

Bat? 




A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



New York 
Boston 
St. Louis 



Chicago Philadelphia 

Baltimore Buffalo 

Minneapolis Denver 

London, England 



IP YOU HAVE AN OLD BAT THAT IS JUST RIGHT, OR A 
BROKEN BAT THAT YOU WISH DUPLICATED, SEND IT TO 
US AND WE WILL MAKE YOU 
AN EXACT DUPLICATE AT THE 
REGULAR PRICE OF $1.00 EACH. 
WE WILL KEEP THE MODEL OF 
YOUR BAT AT OUR FACTORY, 
SO THAT YOU CAN RE-ORDER 
AT ANY TIME. OUR HIGHEST 
QUALITY BATS ARE MADE FROM 
THE VERY BEST SELECTED 
SECOND GROWTH WHITE ASH, 
GROWN ON HIGH LAND AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES 
DO WE USE SWAMP OR LOWLAND ASH IN THESE BATS. 

Our bats are made under the supervision of Jack Pickett, who has 
been identified with base ball for the past sixteen years, having played 
with the National, Eastern and Western Leagues. Mr. Pickett is 
undoubtedly one of the best judges of base ball bats in the country 
and is thoroughly familiar with the players' wants. 

CATALOGUE OF ATHLETIC SPORTS FREE. 



San Francisco 
Kansas City 
Montreal, Can. 



ASPECIAL AWARD^S-'GRAND PRIZE 

, were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

^^—3 ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete ^ . — -^ 
/p— ^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^ — -:^v 
l[ Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



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SPALDING BASE BALL COATS 




Double Bkeasted Coat 



No. 1. Double breasted coat. 



Made of base ball flannel, 
trimmed with different colors on 
collar, cuffs and pockets. Large 
pearl buttons on front. Best of 
workmanship throughout. In 
ordering state color of material 
and trimming desired. 

Sample cards showing quality 
and colors, also special measure- 
ment blanks, furnished on appli- 
cation. 

No. 0. Double breasted coat. 
Each. $10.00 
To clubs purchasing with 
uniforms or nine or more 
coats at one time. Each, $9.00 



Each, $9.00 

To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats 
at one time. ..... Each, $8.00 

No. 2. Double breasted coat. . . . Each, $8.00 

To clubs purchasing tvith uniforms or nine or more coats at 
one time. ...... Each, $7.00 

No. OS. Single breasted coat. . . . Each, $9.00 

To clubs purchasing with uniforms or 7iine or more coats at 



Each, $8.00 
Each, $8.00 
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at 



one time. . . . 

No. IS. Single breasted coat. 



one time. ... 
No. 2S. Single breasted coat. 



Each, $7.00 
Each, $7.00 



To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at 
one time. ...... Each, $6.00 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal. Can. London, England 



ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

I were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

^—-^ ^ Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete /^ , — y 
(7—^ and most attractive installationof Gymnastic Apparatus, '^— ^ 
M Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. ) 



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Spalding Worsted Web Belts 

Colors: Nos. A, Red; B, Blue; C, Navy Blue; D, Brown; E' 
Black; F. White; J. Maroon; K, Old Gold. 




No. 3-0. Special League Belt, 

2 1-2 inches wide, leather lined, 

large nickel-plated buckle. 

Each, 85c. 




No. 2-0. 2 1-2 Inches wide, 

large nickel-plated buckle. 

Each. 60c. 




No. 2. 2 1-2 inches wide, 
double strap, leather covered 
buckles. . . Each, 50c. 




No. 47. 2 1-2 inches wide, 

leather covered buckle. 

Each, 50c. 



Spalding Cotton Web Belts 

Colors: Nos. L, Red; Q, White; M, Blue; T, Maroon; V, 
Navy Blue, 





No. 4. Cotton Web Belt, 2 1-2 

inches wide, metal buckle. 
No. 4. Each, 25c. 




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No. 23. Cotton Web Belt. 2 1-2 
inches wide, double strap, 
nickel buckle. . Each, 30c. 
No. 5. Cotton Belt. " 10c. 



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New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

*^:-— s ^ Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete ^ ^—^ 

(7-—^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, v^irv 

1 1 Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. )| 



Leather BelLs 




No. 804. English hand made, \)i inch bridle leather 
belt. Black only. Heavily nickeled harness 
buckle Each, 85c. 




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^No. 803. Fine Hogskin, selected leather. Light^ 

Tan color. Heavy nickeled buckle, with flap. 75c. 
'^ No. 802. Buff or Brown leather belt, lined with 

patent leather, iX inch wide. . . Each, 60c. 
No. 801. Fine i;^ inch leather belt. Black or Tan. 

Heavy harness buckle. . . . Each, 50c. 

No. 800. Tan or Black leather belt, iX inch wide. 

Fine harness buckle. .... Each, 50c. 
No. 725. \]i inch heavy leather, heavy nickeled 

harness buckle. Colors: Tan, Orange or 

Black Each, 40c. 

No. 754. 1/4 inch nickel harness buckle. Colors: 

Tan or Orange Each, 25c. 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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Spalding Pitchers' Box Plates 

Made in accordance 
with National League 
regulations and of 
extra quality white 

rubber. 
No. 3. Complete, with 
pins. Each, $6.00 

Spalding Home Plate 

Rubber Home Plate, 
made in accordance 
with National League 
regulations, and of ex- 
tra quality white rubber. 

No. 1. Complete, with 
pins. . Each, $8.00 

Spalding Bases 

Complete with straps 

and Spikes. Three 

bases to a set. 

No. O. League Club 

Bases, extra quality 

canvas, quilted, $6.00 
No. 1. Canvas Bases, well made, not quilted, $4.50 
No. 2. Canvas Bases, ordinary quality. Set, 3.00 





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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^^° GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

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and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, V-^ 
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Score Books 



We are making all our base ball score books now according to the 

Morse system. For the convenience of those who have become 

accustomed to the old style, however, we will supply No. 2 only as 

made formerly. 



POCKET SCORE BOOKS 
No. 1. Paper, 7 games. . 
No. 2. Board, 22 games. . 
No. 3. Board, 46 games. . 

CLUB SCORE BOOKS 

games. . , 

games. . 
90 games. . 
120 games. 



Each, 10c. 
" 25c. 
" 50c. 




Each, 



Each, 5c. Per doz. 



$.75 
1.25 
1.50 
2.00 
.25 



Spalding 

Umpire 

Indicator 

Made of celluloid; 
exact size, 3x11-2 
inches. Endorsed 
and used by all the 
League umpires. 
No. 0. Each, 50c. 



Spalding 

Scoring 

Tablet 

A simple, con- 
venient and ac- 
curate device for 
the record of runs 
and outs. It is 
made of celluloid 
and can be car- 
ried in any vest 

pocket. 
No. 1. Each, 25c. 




A. G. SPALDING & 

I New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 

Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cmcmnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIAL AWARD "^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS 

Cuts Nos. 5, 23, 15 and 17 style caps show how we are now making 
these in our No. and No. 1 qualities, with pliable stitched visor 
and ventilated crown, without lining and with a piece of perspira- 
tion proof material inserted inside sweat band. In other qualities 
visor is left plain, and ventilated crown and perspiration proof 
band is not supplied. Style No. 15 is furnished with stitched 
visor in all qualities specified under cut. 



Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, $1.00 

1st Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 90c. 

2d Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 80c. 

3d Quality — White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal. . Each, 60c. 

Uh Quality — White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue 
and Green. . . Each, 50c. 



5th Quality — Maroon, Green, Blue, 
Gray, Brown Mix. . Each, 25c. 



No. 21— College Style. 
in all qualities. 



Made 




No. 25— Boston Style, Made 
in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d quahties. 




No. 17— Brooklyn Style. Made 

in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d qualities 

only. 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIAL AWARD ''r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 



SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS 

This season we introduce several improvements in the make-up 
of the two best grades, which we know will be welcomed by 
players who appreciate the really good points of a first class 
article. In ordering caps be sure to state style number or name, 
size, quality and color. Colors in each quality are the same as 
the corresponding quality of base ball uniform. 

Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, $1.00 




No. 5— Chicago Style. Made 

in 0, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th 

qualities. 




No. 23 — University Style. 

Made in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d 

qualities only. 




No. 15— Philadelphia Style. 

Made in 0, 1st, 2d and 3d 

qualities only. 



1st Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 90c. 

2d Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Green, Cardinal, 80c. 

3d Quality— White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, 
Brown, Cardinal. . Each. 60c. 

ith Quality— White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue 
and Green. . . Each, 50c. 

5th Quality— MsLTOon, Green, Blue, 
Gray, Brown Mix. . Each, 25c. 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincmnati 
Montreal, Can. London. England 



A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

B Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete ^ , — >' 
and mostattractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 'Ors 
ise Ball and Athletic Sup plies shown at the W orld's Fair. ] 



SPALDING BAT BAGS 




Heavy waterproof canvas, leather rein- 
forced at ends; holds 12 bats. 
No. 2. Each, $3.00 
No. 3. Same as above; to hold 6 bats. 
Each, $1.75 

INDIVIDUAL BAT BAGS 




Sole leather bat bag, for two bats; used by 

all League players. 

No. OL Each, $3.00 

Heavy waterproof canvas, leather cap at 

both ends. 

No. 02. Each, 1.25 

Heavy canvas, leather cap at one end. 

No. 03. Each, 80c. 



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New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco 
Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIALAWARD'^r GRAND PRIZE 

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v:^-^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete /'-7=i 
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Spalding Uniform Bags 




No. 5. 



Combined Uniform and 
Bat Bag, In style similar 
to our regular uniform 
bags, but furnished with 
extra compartment to 
carry one bat; best canvas. 
Each, $3.00 



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Individual Uniform Bag. ]\Iade of 
best quality brown canvas, with two 
leather handles and strap-and-buckle 
fastenings. Will hold suit, shoes and \ \ 

other necessary articles. 

No. 4. Each, $2.00 
Lettering on any of above bags extra. Prices on application. 




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Substantially made, very durable, and has separate 

compartments for shoes, etc. 

No. I. Best canvas. . . Each, $2.50 

No. 2. Fine bag leather. . " 5.00 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIMAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

, were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

^^—^ ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete /^ , — J^ 
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THE SPALDING 
HIGHEST QUALITY" SWEATERS 

Made of the very finest 
Australian lamb's wool, and 
exceedingly soft and pleasant 
to wear. They are full fash- 
ioned to body and arms and 
without seams of any kind. 
The various grades in cur 
''Highest Quality" Sweat- 
ers are identical in quality 
and finish, the difference 

in price being due entirely to variations in weight. 
Our No, AA Sweaters are considerably heavier 

than the heaviest sweater ever knitted and cannot be 

furnished by any other maker, as we have exclusive 

control of this special weight. 

No. AA. Particularly suitable for foot ball and 

skating. Heaviest sweater made. Each, $7.00 
No. A. "Intercollegiate" special weight. " 6.00 
No. B. Heavy weight. . . " 5.00 

No. C. Standard weight. . . " 4.00 

Colors: White, Navy Blue, Black, Gray, Maroon 

and Cardinal. Other colors to order. Prices on 

application. All made with lo-inch collars; sizes 

28 to 44 inches. 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

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Spalding 
Vest Sweater 

Very popular with base 
ball players. 

Made of best quality wor- 
sted, medium weight. 
Gilt buttons down front. 
Made up in Gray only. 

No. VG. Each, $5.50 




Spalding 
Jersey Shirts 

To be worn with base 
ball suits. 

Made with solid gray 

bodiesand striped sleeves; 

any color desired. 

No. I6X. Each, $2.50 



The Pittsburg Club has adopted this style of collarless 
jersey, to be worn under the flannel shirt, the sleeves 
of which extend only to the elbow, displaying the 
striped jersey sleeves underneath and matching the 
striped stockings. 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 

Montreal, Can. London. England 



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THE HACKEY 
PATENT ANKLE SUPPORTER 

(Patented, May 12, 1897, A. G. Spalding &, Bros, Sole Licensees.) 

AN ankle support of some 
kind has now come to be 
recognized as a necessity 
by most athletes. The styles 
which we manufacture under 
the Hackey Patent have given 
universal satisfaction, and are 
absolutely reliable and prac- 
tically perfect in construction 
and design. They are worn| 
over or under stocking and sup- 
port the ankle admirably, while' 
not interfering in any way with/ 
free movements. Relieve pain 
immediately and cure a sprain 
in a remarkably short time. In' 
ordering, give size of shoe worn. 

No. H. Made of soft tanned 

leather, best quality. 

Per pair, $ 1 .00 

No. SH. Good quality sheep- 
skin, lined, bound and rein- 
forced. 
Per pair, 50c. 

No. CH. Black duck, lined and 

bound, leather reinforced. 

Per pair, 25c. 




No. SH. 




No. CH. 



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were won by A. G. SPALDIN<J & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete ^-1=^ 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, v^ 

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THE SPALDING OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL 

Used exclusively by the National League, Minor Leagues, and by 
all Intercollegiate and other Associations for over a quarter of a 
century. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil and put in a separate box, 
and sealed in accordance with the regulations of the National 
League and American Association. Warranted to last a full game 
when used under ordinary conditions. 

Each, $1.25 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
Montreal, Can. London, England 



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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

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High Flyer 

No. 10. A very lively ball; the inside is all rubber, making it the 
liveliest ball ever offered at the price. Put up in a separate box 
and sealed Each, 25c. 

Boys' Favorite 

No. 7. Horsehide cover and well constructed. An excellent large 
size ball for boys. Put up in a separate box and sealed. Each,25c, 

Boys' Amateur 

No. 14. This ball is a little under regulation size, has a sheepsklii 
cover, and is very lively. Put up in a separate box and 
. . Each, 15c. 



Boys' Lively 



No. 9B. A good Boys' Lively ball* juvenile size, two-piece cover. 

Each ball trade-marked Each, 10c. 

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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

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Spalding 

Sun 
Protecting 

Mask 



This mask is used by practically all catchers 
on league, college and semi-professional 
teams. The patent sun shade protects the 
eyes without obstructing the view. ]\Iask is 
made throughout of finest steel wire, extra 
heavy black enameled. Fitted with molded 
leather chin strap, hair filled pads and spe- 
ial elastic head band. 

No. 4-0. Each, $4.00 

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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installationof Gymnastic Apparatus, 

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Neck Protecting 
Mask 

Careful players realize 
the value of the neck pro- 
tecting attachment with 
which this mask is fitted. 
The arrangement is made 
so as not to interfere in 
the slightest with free 
movements and it afTords 
absolute protection to the 
neck. Finest steel wire, 
extra heavy and black 
enameled to prevent re- 
flection of light. 
No. 3-0. Each, $3.00 

Regulation 
League Mask 

Made of heavy, soft an- 
nealed steel wire. Well 
finished and reliable in 
every particular. 

BLACK ENAMELED 

No. OX. Each, $2.00 

BRIGHT WIRE 

No. 0. Each, $1.50 



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Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




Spalding 

Special League 

Mask 

Black Enameled 

For the ordinary player there 
is no mask more suitable than 
our League style, which is 
made on our special form as 
approved by the best players 
in this country. Extra heavy 
and best annealed steel wire 
black enameled. Fittings of 
best quality throughout. 

No. 2-0. Each, $2.50 



Spalding 
Amateur Mask 

Bright Wire 

Same size and general style of 
the League mask. Substan- 
tially made and warranted 
perfectly safe. 
No. A. Each. $1.00 

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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparati 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World' 




Spalding 
Regulation Mask 

Bright Wire 
Made in same style as our Am- 
ateur mask, but without head 
or chin piece. Warranted. 
No. L. Each, 75c. 



No. L 



Spalding 
Boys' Amateur Mask 




Bright wire No. B 

Exactly same quality as our No. A mask, only smaller in size. 

An absolutely safe mask 

for boys. 

No. B. Each, $1.00 

Spalding 
Youths' Mask 

Bright Wire 

Well padded. No head or 

chin piece. 

No. C. Each, 50c. 

No.D. Each, 25c. 




No. C 



No. D 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Bas e Ball and At hletic Supplies shown at the WoHd's Fa 

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We were the first to 
introduce an inflated 
body protector, made 
under the Gray pat- 
ent, and the method 
of inflation used then 
has been retained in 
the improved style, 
with the addition of a 
special break at the 
bottom, which makes 
it more pliable and 
convenient. Made of 
best rubber, inflated 
with air. When not 
in use the air may be 
let out and the pro- 
tector rolled into a 
very small package. 



No. 2-0. Special quality, covering of extra fine 

selected material. .... Each, $7.50 
No. 0. League Catchers' Protector. . " 5.00 
No. I. Amateur Catchers' Protector. " 3.50 

No. 2. Boys' Catchers' Protector. . " 2.00 

Umpires' Body Protectors 

Made to order only. Patterns showing exact size 
and shape required must be sent with order. $10.00 

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and most attractive installationof Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




The facing of this mitt is white buck specially selected and 
absolutely the best quality procurable. Made without heel 
pad; padding in accordance with the ideas of the best profes- 
sional catchers in this country. Sides and back are of the 
finest quality calfskin, padded with the best hair felt, raw- 
hide lacing at the back, strap-and-buckle fastening, reinforced 
and laced at the thumb. This mitt is slightly smaller than 
our Perfection No. 7-0, and in weight is somewhat lighter. 



No. 8-0. Each, $7.00 



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and most attractive installationof Gymnastic Apparatus, 

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SPALDING "PERFECTION" CATCHERS' MITT 




No. 7-0. 

THIS mitt we consider about as near perfection 
as it is possible to come in making an article 
of this kind. The leather is of finest quality 
calfskin, padding of best hair felt obtainable and 
every other detail of manufacture has been carefully 
considered, including patent lace back with raw- 
hide lacing. Thumb reinforced and laced, doub e 
row K)i stitching on heel pad, strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. r-0. Each, $6.00 



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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete f . : 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, *^~:?\ 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. ) I 




Mitt — Patent Lace Back 



A VERY service- 
•**• able youths' 
mitt. Face and finger 
piece made of velvet 
tanned brown leather, 
sides and back of firm 
tanned leather; rein- 
forced and laced at 
thumb and double row 
of stitching on heel 
pad; strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 



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Each, 50c. 
Spalding Youths' Mitt — Patent Lace Back 

A GREAT favorite; 
made of extra 
quality firm tanned 
oak leather; well pad- 
ded and substantially 
made; double row of 
stitching on heel pad; 
reinforced and laced 
thumb, strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

No. BB. 

Each, 50c. 




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I'urchase Exposition, 1904. for the best, most complete 
andmost attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 
ise Ball and Athletic S upplies shown at the World's Fair. 




Spalding 
Youths' Mitt 

Patent Lace Back 
Superior quality 
youths' mitt. Made 
with extra quality 
white buck, face and 
finger-piece extremely 
tough and durable; 
well padded; reinforced 
and laced at thumb and 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 

NO. AB. Each, $1.00 

Spalding 
Practice Mitt 

Patent Lace Back 
Men's size. Face and 
back of asbestos buck, 
sides of fi r m tanned 
leather. Reinforced 
and laced at thumb, 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back, 

NO. B. Each, $1.00 



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Montreal, Can. London, England 



ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE 

were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




SDdldinS Made of special tanned leaher, 

_ ^^ ,, mjg'^. very soft and pliable, heavily 
"League Mitt p^^ded. An old favorite. 

No. 5-0. Each, $4.00 



Xpalding Extra large and heavily pad- 

-j ^1^ ^ K>|*f4. ^^^* Velvet tanned leather 

^0» \JA Plllt f^(,g ^^^ special tanned leather 

finger-piece and back. Extremely well made. 

^^S^\ JSo. OA. Each, $2.00 /^ 

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and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Ap^paratus! C_^ 
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Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's 




Spalding 

Amateur 

Mitt 

Made of extra qual- 
ity asbestos buck, 
perspiration proof, 
extremely tough 
and durable. A 
very popular mitt. 

No. A. 
Each, $1.50 

Spalding 
No. C MiLt, 

Face and finger- 
piece of special 
velvet tanned 
brown 1 eathe r ; 
sides and back of 
firm tannedleather. 
Superior quality 
throughout. 

No. C. 
Each, $1.00 



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Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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IN all athletic contests the implements and ^^^^^^ 
apparatus must conform to the official rules ^^B M I 
as laid down by the governing bodies of the ^^ * " 

various sports, the object being to enable all contestcmts to c< ^^ 

pete under uniform conditions and w^ith the same kind of an imj fit' 

ment, for a record in any sport will not be allowed unless f 

official implement is used. That is why Spalding implemi C 

are always selected, because they never vary in weight jt 

measurement, but invariably conform to the rules. . . j iJ 




I HE officials of the Louisiana Purcheise 



CJk I ^ "*• Exposition, recognizing the importance 
^^■^ of the OLYMPIC GAMES and the value of 
shing authentic Olympic records, selected Spalding Athletic 
nents for exclusive official use in connection with the 
pic Games (held in the Stadium of the Exposition, from 
:o November) because of their acknowledged superiority, 
lity and official standing. For over a quarter of a century 
. Spalding & Bros.' implements have been officially used. 



building in the background is the Model Gymnasium, which 
is entirely equipped by A. G. Spalding & Bros, v^rith an 
; tRat was pronounced a model one by American and 
ian experts and the International Jury of the Expositiono 




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Purchase Exposition, 1904. for the best, most complete /• , '^ 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, v^ST 



Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




"DECKER PATENT 



jyjADE same as our No. O Mitt, with the addition 
of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra 
protection to the hand and fingers. 

No. OX. Each, $3.00 
SPALDING No. O MITT 

pace, sides and finger-piece made of velvet tanned 
leather and the back of selected asbestos buck, 
well padded. Well known for reliability. 






No. O. Each, $2.50 



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"^i^-N Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete j^-p=^ 
(r-^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus ^^-ST 
^[ Base Ball and Att/.etic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. | 



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"LJIGHEST quality material and workmanship and 
adapts itself to the conformation of the hand 
without any necessity for breaking in. The only 
really correct first basemen's mitt. Made of fine 
selected and specially tanned calfskin, extremely 
well made throughout, leather lined and padded to 
meet the special requirements of a baseman's mitt; 
rawhide lacing all round; strap-and-buckle fastening 
at back. 

No. BX. Each, $4.00 

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First 

Basemen's 

Mitt 

Composed of same quality 
materials and workman- 
ship as in our No. BX First 
Basemen's Mitt. It has no 
heel pad and is made up 
especially for professional 
use; strap-and-buckle fas- 
tening at back. 

Each, $4.00 



No. CX First 

Basemen's 

Mitt 

Fine quality and finish; 
made on same lines as our 
No. BX Mitt; face of spe- 
cially tanned drab leather; 
back of firm tanned brown 
leather; extra well padded 
at wrist and thumb; laced 
all around; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 

Each, $2.00 



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*^--^ A Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete f , > 

/p-—^ and most attractive installationof Gymnastic Apparatus, ^^-— :rv 
\\ Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fain ]| 




NO. DX 

First Basemen's 

Mitt 

Men's size; a good 
article at a moderate 
price; made of oak 
tan specially selected 
leather, laced all 
around; a very easy- 
fitting mitt; 5 trap - 
and -buckle fastening 
at back. 
Each, $1.50 1 

NO. EX j 
First Basemen's 
Mitt 

An excellent mitt for 
boys; made of good 
quality white leather, 
laced all around; 
suitably padded and 
will give very good 
service ; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back. 
Each, $I.OO 

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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
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ASPECIAL AWARD'^rGRAND PRIZE 

, were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

^i=3~^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , 
-^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 
Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




Spalding 

NO. XS infielders' 

Glove 

Mans' size glove. Made 
of good quality oil tanned 
leather, well finished and 
exceedingly durable; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad, and nicely 
padded. Made in rights 
and lefts. 
No.XS. Each, $1.50 



Spalding 

No. 2XS infielders' 

Glove 

A special glove with fea- 
tures that will appeal to 
the professional player. 
Made extra long, of se- 
lected velvet tanned buck- 
skin, lined and lightly 
padded. Has no heel 
pad. Made in rights and 
lefts. 

N0.2XS. Each, $2.50 



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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 
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Montreal. Can. London, England 



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B were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
I'urchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete r , '- 
and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus. V_^ 
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lines suggested by prominent professional 
players. Quality and workmanship cannot be sur- 
passed. The quality of buckskin used in making up 
this glove is the finest we have been able to obtain, 
and all other items of manufacture have been care- 
fully looked into. It is heavily padded around edges 
with fine quality felt, and padding extends well up 
into the little finger. Has no heel pad, but is made 
extra long to protect wrist. 

No. PX. Each, $3.00 

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Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 



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Spalding 
Men's Size 
infielders' Glove 

A well made glove, 
improved style. Made 
of extra fine quality- 
brown leather, well 
padded; double row of / 
stitching on heel pad, ' 
Made in rights and 

lefts. 
No. 15, 



Spalding 
in] Men's Size 
i infielders' Glove 

' / Made in style similar 
/ to our No. PX profes- 
sional glove, but of 
material same as in 
our No. 15. Has no 
heel pad and is extra 
long. Made in rights 

and lefts. 
No. 15L. Each, $1.00 

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Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati 
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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904. for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair 



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Youths' Size 



Infielders' Gloves 



This glove is well made of soft 
tanned white leather, nicely pad- 
ded; leather bound, and a first-class 
article in every way. 

No. 14. Each, 50c. 




A youths' glove; all leather, 
good quality, well made and 
padded; double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad. 

No. 17. Each, 25c. 




Youths' size. Made of asbestos 
buck and well padded ; double 
row of stitching on heel pad 
Best quarter glove on th 
market. 

No. 18. Each, 25c. 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. 




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Spalding 

No.XLInfielders' 

Glove 

Made in style similar to 
our No. PX professional 
glove, but of white tanned 
horsehide. Has no heel 
pad and is made extra 
Ion 

No. XL. 




Spalding 

No. X Infielders' 

Glove 

A good all-around glove, 
improved style. Made of 
good quality white tanned 
horsehide, well padded 
and leather lined; double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. Will give excellent 
service. 

No. X. Each, $1.50 

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^-— ) ^ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 
/p— -^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 
| [ Base Ball and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fai 



SPALDING YOUTHS' SIZE 
INFIELDERS' GLOVES 



Our best youths' glove, made 
throughout of selected vel- 
vet tanned buckskin. Qual- 
ity of material, workmanship 
and style same as our No. 
2X men's glove; an article 
of particular merit. Made 
in rights and lefts. 

NO. 2XB. Each, $2.00 



A good youths' size 
glove. Made of fine qual- 
ity white tanned horse- 
hide. Similar in material, 
workmanship and style 
to our No. X men's 
glove. Made in rights 
and lefts. 

NO. XB. Each, $1.00 




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Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans 

Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincmnati 

I Montreal, Can. London, England 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

*^^-— J "\ Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete /^ ^ — y 

(r—^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^— ^\ 

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Spalding 
Men's Size 
Snfielders' Gloves 

Made of good quality- 
soft suede tanned white 
leather, leather lined, 
nicely padded ; double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. 

No. 12. Each, 75c. 



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Men's Size 
Infielders' Gloves 

A good glove, full size, 
improved style. Good 
quality soft tanned white 
leather, nicely padded; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 

No. 16. Each, 50c. 

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most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatu 
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Regulation 

Inlielders' Glove 



This glove has retained its pop- 
ularity year after year, and 
to-day is acknowledged to be 
the most practical in style and 
get-up of any on the market. 
Made of selected velvet tanned 
buckskin, lined and correctly 
padded with finest felt. High- 
est quality workmanship 
throughout ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. No bet- 
ter made at any price. 

No. 2X. Each, $2.50 




Spalding 

No.AXInfielders' 

Glove 

A very popular style. Made 
throughout of specially tanned 
calfskin. Padded with best 
quality felt ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. Highest 
quality workmanship through- 
out. 

No. AX. Each, $2.50 



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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 

Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete 

and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, 

Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair, 

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Spalding No. 5X Fielders' Mitt 

An exceedingly good mitt at a popular price; the face made of 
white tanned buckskin, brown leather back; laced thumb; con- 
structed throughout in a most substantial manner; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. .... Each, $1.00 



Spalding No. 6X Boys' Fielders' Mitt 

A substantial mitt for boys; made thooughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb, and without 
doubt the best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. Each, 50c. 



Spalding No. 7X 
Boys' Fielders' Mitt 

Made of asbestos buck, well 

padded and substantially made; 

laced thumb. 

No. 7X. Each, 25c. 

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were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana 
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Spalding No. 3X Fielders' Mitt 

Made of the very best 
and softest white tanned 
buckskin; the thumb and 
at wrist is extra well pad- 
ded; laced thumb, leather 
lined. Our highest qual- 
ity Fielders' Mitt, the 
finest procurable and of 
the best workmanship; 
none better made for 
the purpose; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. ^^ ^X. Each, $2.50 

SpaI<Iing No. 4X Fielders' Mitt 

Style much improved; 
made of specially tanned 
drab leather, well padded 
with fine felt, leather 
lined, and carefully sewed 
and finished; laced 
thumb; strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. 4X. Each, $1.50 

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Spalding Mushroom Bat 

PATENTED 

IN this bat a principle has been utilized which makes a bat 
of the same weight many times more effective than the 
ordinary style under certain conditions, and as an all- 
round bat we have received many letters from prominent 
professional players testifying to their appreciation of the 
good points of its construction. They say: "Both balance 
and model are perfect." Only the very best quality of .air 
dried timber has been used and every one is carefully tested 
by an expert before leaving our factory. The knob arrange- 
ment at the end of the bat enables us to get a more even dis- 
tribution of weight over the whole length than is possible 
under the old construction, and for certain kinds of play 

the bat is practically invaluable. 
We recommend it heartily to our customers, feeling certain 
that they will find in the combination of good qualities which I 
it possesses something that they have sought for in vain else- 
where—a perfect bat. 

[ NO. M. The SpaMlDg Mushroom Plain Bat. Special rinlsb. Each. $1.00 
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For a long time I have been trying to 
find a bat that would balance when chol<- 
ing Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
iniented by Jack Pickett, have I found a 
bat that was up to my idea. This bat is 
usedexclusivelyby theNew York players. 
Yours truly, 

JOHN J. McGRAVV, 
Manager New Yo.k B. B. Club. 

In all ray experience as a base ball player 
I have not found a more satisfactory base 
e ill bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. 
n e timber is the best I have seen ; the 
balance and model of the bat is perfect. 
Yours truly, 
JAMES J. CALLAHAN, 

Manager-Captain Chicago American League Club. 



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the last fifteen years and have tried all 
kinds of bats, but no bat has given me 
such good service as the Spalding Mush- 
room bat, introduced by Jack Pickett. 
Quality and balance are perfect. 
Yours truly, 

WM. GLEASON, 
Captain Philadelphia National League B. B. Club 

Chicago, Oct. 14, 1903. 
The Spalding Mushroom Bat, intro- 
duced by Jack Pickett, receives my hearty 
endorsement. My experience a* a ball 
playerenablesme to thoroughly appreciate 
its good qualities. Yours truly, 

CHAS. A. COMISKEY. 

President Chica^ American Leafrue Club. 

Chicago. Oct. 14. 1903. 
In all our experience as base ball players we have not found a bat more satisfactory 
than the Spalding Mushroom Bat, introduced by Jack Pickett. 

JAMES F. SLAGLE JOHN EVERS F. L. CHANCE 

J. KLiNG J. McCarthy joe tinker 

Dr. J. p. CASEY D. JONES OfChicago National League Club. 



Chicago, Oct. 14, 1903. 
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SPALDING 
GOLD M£DAL BATS 




■plac- 
ing the 
Spalding 
Gold Medal 
Bats in our 
line we do i 
to emphasize 
the fact that in 
bat making some- 
thing more than 
mere manufactur- 
ing skill is neces- 
eary. The man who 
makes a base ball ba 
should know just what 
is required, not merely 
in a general way but in 
a special sense, and when 
he is shaping the timber 
there must be within him 
the knowledge and skill re- 
quired to shape it so that th( 
balance will be perfect and 
the bulk left in the correct place. 
This is something that comes only 
through experience, and we claim 
that a bat-making career extending 
over twenty-nine years, with un- 
equalled facilities at our command, 
should be considered when players 
decide whose bats they will use, 



that these 
ill be 
found per- 
fect in balance, 
finish and qual- 
ity of timber, and 
in placing our 
trade-mark and mark 
of superiority upon 
them we do so with per- 
fect confidence that they 
the reputation 
of A. G. Spalding & Bros, 
for furnishing goods of satis- 
factory quality. 
All Spalding Gold Medal Bats 
are made of most carefully selec- 
ted best white ash, 
open sheds for three years (not kiln 
dried). Each bat is passed under 
the critical eye of one of the best 
known old-time base ball players and 
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No. CM. Spalding Cold Medal Plain Bat, golden finish. . • • Each. $ 1 .00 
No. CMT. Spalding CoM Medal Taped Bat, white wax finish. ■ • " 1.00 

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Since 1877, when we introduced the Spalding line of trade-marked bats, they have been recognized 
as standard by players to whom quality is a consideration. Wherever possible, we have improved 
both style and quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up comprises absolutely 
the most up-to-date and thoroughly trustworthy styles that can be produced. The timber used in 
their construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, thus ensuring not only a 
lighter and stronger bat, but also retaining the life quality and driving power of the natural wood. 




SPALDING MEN'S BATS 

No. 3-0. Spalding Wagon Tongue Ash Bat, League quality, special finish, spotted 

burning. ........ Each, 60c. 

No. OX. Spalding "Axletree" Bat, finest straight grained ash; tape wound handle. " 26c. 
No. 2X. Spalding Black Band Bat, extra quality ash. .... " 25c. 




SPALDING BOYS' BATS 

No. 3X. Spalding Junior league Bat, extra quality ash; spotted burning. . Each, 26c. 

No. 2XB. Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, polished and varnished; 

antique finish. . . . .. .. ., , Each, I Oc. 

No. 10. Boys' Hard Wood Bat; good quality. , . « . « " 6c. 



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RAZOR STEEL. 




No. 3-0. Toe Plates. 
Per pair, 50c. 

Professional 

Best Quality Steel 
No. 1. Toe Plates, 10c. 
No. IH. Heel Plates, 10c. 



No. 4-0. Heel Plates. 
Per pair, 50c. 



League 



Hardened Steel 
No. 0. Toe Plates, 25c. 
No. 2-0. Heel Plates, 25c. 



Spalding Pitchers' Toe Plate 




Aluminum, 
Brass, . 



A thorough protection 
to the shoe and a most 
valuable assistant in 
pitching. jNIade for right 
or left shoe. Used by all 
professionals. 

Each, 50c 
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Made of carefully selected satin 
calfskin, machine sewed, very 
substantially constructed, and a 
first-class shoe in every par- 
ticular. Steel plates riveted to 
heel and sole. 
Per pair, $5.00 



Spalding Amateur Special Shoe 




Made of good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a serviceable 
and durable shoe, and one we 
can specially recommend. 
Plates riveted to heel and sole. 
No. 35- Per pair, $3.50 



Spalding Junior Shoe 

A leather shoe, complete with 

plates. Made on regular base 

ball shoe last and an excellent 

shoe for junior teams. 

No. Zl- Per pair, $2.00 

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No. 30-S 



Our "Highest Quality" Base Ball Shoe is hand-made throughout 
and of specially selected kangaroo leather. Extreme care is taken 
in its general construction, and no pains or expense spared in 
making this shoe not only of the very highest quality, but a per- 
fect shoe in every detail. The plates, made exclusively for this 
shoe, are of the finest hand-forged razor steel and firmly riveted 
to heel and sole. 
No. 2-0. "Highest Quality." Per pair, $6.00 

Ihe Spalding Sprinting Shoe 

Same quality as our No. 2-0 shoe, but built on our famous running 

shoe last. Weigh about eighteen ounces to the pair and made 

with extra care throughout. 

No. 30-S. Sprinting Shoe. Per pair, $6.50 

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Club Special 
Uniform No. 3 

Made of good quality flannel, 
in a variety of very desirable 
patterns. Well finished and a 
most excellent outfit for ama- 
teur clubs. A most desirable 
young men's suit. Elegantly 
made, and of good, strong, 
handsome material. On ex- 
actly same patterns as the 
league suits. 

Club Special Uniform No. 3 

Complete $7.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

for Entire Team. Suit, $5.50 

Colors: White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, 
Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy 
Blue, Brown, Cardinal. 

Consisting of: Club Special 
Shirt, any style; Club Special 
Pants, any style; Club Special 
Stockings, No. 3R; Club Spe- 
cial Cap, any style; Club 
Special Web Belt. 



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Amateur Special 
Uniform No. 4 

Made of good quality flannel, 
and compares favorably with 
uniforms of other makers 
quoted at a much higher price. 
An excellent wearing uniform, 
cut and finished as well as our 
higher-priced suits. Very pop- 
ular with the younger base 
ball players. 

Amateur SpeciaIUniformNo.4 
Complete $5.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 
for Entire Team. Suit, $4.00 



Colors: White, Light Gray, 
Blue Gray, Maroon, Navy 
Blue, Green. 

Consisting of: Amateur Spe- 
cial Shirt, any style; Ama- 
teur Special Pants, padded; 
Amateur Special Stockings, . . 
No. 4R; Amateur Special / I 
Cap, styles 21 and 5 only; / / 
Amateur Special Web Belt. / 



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The Spalding 
Junior llnitorm No. 5 

This uniform is made ex- 
pressly for clubs com- 
posed of bo3'S and youths, 
and will stand the hard- 
est kind of wear. Made 
and trimmed in first-class 

style. 
Spalding Junior Uniform No. 

5. Complete, $4.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

Nine or more Uniforms, 

Per suit, $3.00 



colors: 

Blue Gray, 
Brown Mix. 



Maroon, 

Green, 

No extra charge for lettering 
shirts with name of club nor 

for detachable sleeves. 
Consisting of: Spalding Jun- 
ior Shirt, any style; Spalding 
Junior Pants, padded; Spald- 
ing Junior Cap, styles 21 and 
5 only; Spalding Junior Belt; 
Spalding Junior Stockings. 



The Spalding 
Youths' inlform INO. 6 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform 

No. 6. Complete, $2.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 

nine or more uniforms, 

Per suit, $1.50 

Very well made of good 

quality Gray material. 

CONSISTING OF 

The Spalding Youths' 
Shirt, button front, with 
one felt letter only; The 
Spalding Youths' Pants, 
padded; The Spalding 
Youths' Stockings; The 
Spalding Youths' Cap, 
style 21 ; The Spalding 

Youths' Belt. 

The price at wdiich we 

are selling this uniform 

should make it extremely 

popular. 



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Itie Interscholastic Uniform No. 2 

Made of same grade of material as our higher priced 
uniforms, but of Hghter weight. This is one of our 
most popular suits and will give the best of satisfac- 
tion. Can usually be worn two seasons. 

Interscholastic Uniform No. 2. 

Complete, 

Net price to clubs ordering for 

Entire Team. . . Suit, 

COLORS: 
White, Pearl Gray, Yale Gray, 
Black, Green, Maroon, 

Navy Blue, Brown, 

Consisting of: Interscholastic 
style; Interscholastic Pants, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Stockings, No. 2R; Interscholastic 
Cap, any style; Interscholastic Web Belt. 

No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club 
nor for detachable sleeves. 

We have on hand a special flannel. 
Royal Purple, dyed particularly for 
teams connected with the Order of 
Elks. While we do not recommend 
that this be made up solid color in suits, 
still it makes a beautiful 
combination as trimming on 
white flannel, and we are 
making these uniforms now 
in that way in our Nos. o, i 
and 2 qualities only. 



$9.65 
$8.00 



Light Gray, 
Royal Blue, 

Cardinal. 

Shirt, any 





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No. 0. ''The Spalding" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $6.00 
No. 1, "University" Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $5.00 
No. 2. ''Interscholastic" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $4.00 
No. 3. " Club Special " Shirt, any 

style, with name of club, $2.75 / 
No. 4. ''Amateur Special" Shirt, 

any style, with name of club, $2.00 
No. 5. "Junior" Shirt, anyvi^ 

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Pants (Separate) 

"The Spalding" Pants, any style. Pair, $6.00 

"University" Pants, any style. 

"Interscholastic" Pants, any style. 

"Club Special" Pants, any style. 
No. 4. "Amateur Special" Pants, padded. * 
No. 5. "Junior" Pants, padded. 
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TAPE BOTTOM. 



No. 0. 
No. 1. 
No. 2. 
No. 3. 



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BASKET BALL 



Officially adopted and 
must be used in all 
match games. The 
cover is made in eight 
sections, with capless 
ends and of the finest 
and most carefully se- 
lected pebble grain 
leather. The bladder 
is made specially for 
this ball, of extra qual- 
ity Para rubber. Each 
ball packed complete, 
in sealed box, and guar- 
anteed perfect in every 
detail. 



No. M. "Official" Basket, Ball. Each, $5.00 




Extracts from Official Rule Book 



RULE IL-BALL 
Sec. 3. The ball made by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, shall 
be the official ball. Official balls 
will be stamped as herewith, 
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RULE IIL— GOALS. 
Sec. 3. The goal made by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, shall 
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Sec. 4. The official goal must 
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Spalding Boxing Gloves 




Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm grip 

with which all out "Corbe tt pattern" gloves are equipped. With 

these improvements we believe our line is absolutely the finest on 

the market. The patent palm lacing insuring a snug fit at all 

times is a very valuable feature, and the patent palm grip, we 

know will be appreciated by those who want gloves that are up- 

t'odate in every particular. Used by all the champions. 

CORBETT PATTERN 

Prices: $2.00, $2.50. $3.00. $3.25. $4.00, $4.50 per set. 

REGULAR PATTERN 

Prices: $1.00, $1.50 per set. 

For complete description of Spalding Boxing Gloves 

send for Spalding's complete catalogue of athletic 

sports; mailed free to any address. 



"How to Becorr^ a Boxer." The best book of instruction e^er 
polished. Numerous full page illustrations taken from actual 
Ufe Picture, of all the prominent boxers. Price 10 cents. 



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Spalding 
Patent Striking Bags 

Are made of the best ma- 
terials in their respective 
grades and finished carefully 
and substantially. The blad- 
ders used are all fully guaran- 
teed. All bags equipped with 
''ball and lace" fastening. 

Single End Bags 

Prices: $i.oo, $1.50, $2.00, 

$2.50, $^.r:, $4.00, $5.00, 

$5.50, $7.00. 

Double End Bags 

Prices: $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, 

$2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, 

$5.00. 

For complete description of Spald- 
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Sports; mailed free to any address. 

"How to Punch the Bag'* 

By Young Corbett. Illustrated from photos showing 

the author at his training quarters, with description 

of all the blows. Fancy bag punching also included. 

Price 10 cents'. 



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liTe Spalding Official 
Intercollegiate Foot Ball 



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every detail, and offer it as the finest foot ball ever pro- 
duced. Each ball is thoroughly tested, packed in a sepa- 
rate box and sealed, so that our customers are guaranteed a 
perfect ball inside when same is received with seal unbroken. A 
polished and nickel-plated brass foot ball inflater and lacing 
needle will be packed with each Intercollegiate foot ball without 
extra charge. Used exclusively by all the leading universities, 
colleges and athletic associations without exception. 

No. J5. Complete, $4.00 



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Spalding's Athletic Library is devoted to all athletic sports and pas- 
times, indoor and outdoor, and is the recognized American cyclopedia of 
sport. Each book is complete in itself; and those sports which are gov- 
erned by National Associations always decignate Spalding's Athletic 
Library as the official publication. This gives to each book the official 
authority to contain the rules. Each year the books are brought up to 
date, with the latest rules, new ideas, new pictures and valuable informa- 
tion, thus making the series the most valuable of its kind in the world. 
The price, 10 cents per copy, places them in the reach of all, and no one's 
library can be complete unless all numbers are found therein. 




fio. l2-Association Foot Ball 

Contains valuable information, diagrams of play, and rules for both 
the Gaelic and Association styles of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 13-Howto Play Hand Ball 

By the world's champion, Michael Egan, 
of Jersey City. This book has been re- 
written and brought up to date in every 
particular. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. The 
numerous illustrations consist of full 
pages made from photographs of 
Champion Egan, showing him in all his 
characteristic attitudes. Price 10 cents. 

No. f4-Curling 

History of the sport; diagram of curling rink; rules for curling; dia- 
grams of play. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23-Canoejng 

By C. Bowyer Vaux. Paddling, sailing, cruising and racing canoes 
and their uses; canoeing and camping. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27-CoMege Athletics 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic 
trainer, now with Yale University, the 
author of this book, has written it especi- 
ally for the schoolboy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for the athlete who 
wishes to excel in any branch of athletic 
sport. The subjects comprise the follow- 
ing articles: Training, starting, sprint- 
ing ; how to train for the quarter, half, 

mile and longer distances; walking; high and broad jumping; hurdling; 

jpole vaulting; throwing the hammer. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 29-Exercising With 
Pulley Weights 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
In heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium, 
Anderson Normal School, Chautauqua 
University. In conjunction with a chest 
machine anyone with this book can be- 
come perfectly developed. Contains all 
the various movements necessary to be- 
come proficient and of well-developed physique. Price 10 cents. 





No. 40-Archery 

By J. S. Mitchel. An introductory 
chapter on the use of the bow and arrow; 
archery of the present day; the bow and 
how to use it, with practical illustrations 
on the right and wrong method of aiming. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 55-Offlcial Sporting Rules 

Contains rules not found in other publications for the government of 
many sports; rules for wrestling, cross-country running, shuffleboard, 
skating, snowshoeing, quoits, potato racing, professional racing, rac- 
quets, pigeon flying, dog racing, pistol and revolver shooting. Price 10 
cents. 




No.87-Athletic Primer 

Edited by James E. Sullivan, Secretary- 
Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union; 
tells how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and gives 
rules for the government of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also include directions for 
building a track and laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article on 
training ; fully illustrated with pictures of 
leading athletes in action. Price 10 cents. 



No* 102-Cround Tumbling 

By Prof. Henry Walter Worth, who was for years physical director of 
the Armour Institute of Technology. Any boy, by reading this book and 
following the instructions, which are dx'awn from life, can become a pro- 
ficient tumbler; all the various tricks explained. Price 10 cents. 



No. I04-The Grading of Gymnastic Exercises 

By G. M. Martin, Physical Director of the Y. M. C. A. of Youngstown, 
Ohio. It is a book that should be in the hands of every physical director 
of the Y. M. C. A., school, club, college, etc. The contents comprise: 
The place of the class in physical training; grading of exercises and sea- 
son schedules— grading of men, grading of exercises, season schedules 
for various classes, elementary and advanced classes, leaders, optional 
exercises, examinations, college and school work; calisthenic exercises, 
graded apparatus exercises and general massed class exercises. Nearly 
200 pages. Price 10 cents. 



No. f24-How to Become a 
Gymnast 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York A. C, 
^he American champion on the flying 
rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy who 
frequents a gymnasium can easily follow 
the illustrations and instructions in this 
book and with a little practice become 
proficient on the horizontal and parallel 
bars, the trapeze or the "horse." Price 
10 cents. 

No. 128-How to Row 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York A. 
C, one of America's most famous ama- 
teur oarsmen and champions. This book 
will instruct any one who is a lover of 
rowing how to become an expert. It is 
fully illustrated, showing how to hold the 
oars, the finish of the stroke and other 
information that will prove valuable to 
. the beginner. Contains also the official 

^aw3 of boat racing of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. 
Price 10 cents. » 





No. r29-Water Polo 

By Gus Sundstrom, insti'uctor at the 
New York A. C. It treats of every detail, 
the individual work of the players, the 
practice of the team, how to throw 
the ball, with illustrations and maiiy valu- 
able hints. Price 10 cents. 



No. (35 -Official Handbook 
of the A. A. U. of the United 
States 

The A. A. U. is the governing body of 

athletes in the United States of America, 

and all games must be held under its rules, 

which are exclusively published in this 

handbook, and a copy should be in the 

hands of every athlete and every club 

ofl!icer in America. This book contains the official rules for running, 

jumping, weight throwing, hurdling, pole vaulting, swimming, boxing, 

wrestling, etc., and is an encyclopedia in itself. Price 10 cents. 

No. 136-Officlal Y. M. C. A. Handbook 

Edited by G. T, Hepbron, the well-known athletic authority. It contains 
the official rules governing all sports under the jurisdiction of the Y. M. 
C. A., a complete report of the physical directors' conference, official 
Y. M. C. A. scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many pictures of the lead- 
ing Y. M. C. A. athletes of the country, official Y. M. C. A. athletic 
rules, constitution and by-laws of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A., all 
around indoor test, volley ball rules; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. (38-Official Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, diagrams of important strokes, descrip- 
tion of grounds, instructions for the beginnei-, terms used in the game» 
and the official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. I40-Wrestling 

Catch as catch can style. By E. H. Hitchcock, M. D., of Cornell, and 
R. F. NeUigan, of Amherst College. The book contains nearly seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, photographed especially and so de- 
scribed that anybody who desires to become expert in wrestling can with 
little effort learn every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142-Physical Training Simplified 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known physical culture expert. Is a 
complete, thorough and practical book where the whole man is consid- 
ered—brain and body. By following the instructions no apparatus is 
required. The book is adapted for both sexes. The exercises comprise 
directions as follows: how to stand; how to sit; how to rest; breathing; 
exercises for the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, 
ankles; a woi-d about the muscles; the arms and thighs; shoulders and 
chest; waist; sides; back and abdomen; bowing; bending; twisting; the 
liver squeezer, etc., etc. Fully illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143 -Indian Clubs and 
Dumb-Bells 

Two of the most popular forms of home 
or gymnasium exercise. This book is 
written by America's amateur champion 
club swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by which any novice 
can become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 149- The Care of the Body 

A book that all who value health should read and follow its instruc- 
tions. By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known lecturer and authority on 
physical culture. The subject is thoroughly treated, as a glance at the 
following small portion of the contents shows: An all-around athlete; 
muscular Christianity; eating; diet— various opinions; bill of fare for 
brain workers; bill of fare for muscle-makers: what to eat and drink; a 
simple diet; an opinion on brain food; why is food required? drinking wa- 
ter; nutrition— how food nourishes the body; a day's food, how used; 
constituents of a day's ration— beefsteak, potatoes bread, butter, water; 
germs of disease; etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 154-Field Hockey 

To those in need of vigorous and health- 
ful out-of-doors exercise, this game is 
recommended highly. Its healthful at- 
tributes are manifold and the interest of 
player and spectator alike is kept active 
throughout the progress of the game. 
The game is prominent in the sports at 
Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 





No. 156-The Athlete's Guide 

How to become an athlete. It contains 
full instructions for the beginner, telling 
how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw 
weights, general hints on training; in fact, 
this book is one of the most complete on 
the subject that has ever appeared. 
Special chapters contain valuable advice 
to beginners and important A. A. U. rules 
and their explanations, while the pictures 
comprise many scenes showing champions in action. Price 10 cents. 




No. 157-How to Play Lawn 
Tennis 

A complete description of lawn tennis; 
a lesson for beginners and directions tel- 
ling how to make the most important 
strokes; styles and skill of the experts; the 
American twist service; how to build and 
keep a court. Illustrated from photographs 
of leading players in action. Price 10 cents. 



No. 158-lndoor and Outdoor Gymnastic Games 

Without question one of the best books of its kind ever published. 
Compiled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, the well-known Y. M. C. A. physical 
director. It is a book that will prove valuable to indoor and outdoor gym- 
nasiums, schools, outings and gatherings where there are a number to be 
amused. The games described comprise a list of 120, divided into several 
groups. Price 10 cents. 



No. rei-Ten Minutes' Exer- 
cise for Busy Men 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, super- 
intendent of physical training in the New 
York public schools. Anyone who is look- 
ing for a concise and complete course of 
physical education at home would do well 
to procure a copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed is exercise any- 
one can follow. It already has had a large 
sale and has been highly commended by all who have followed its in- 
structions. Nearly 100 pages of illustrations and 100 of text. Price 10 cents. 





No. 162-How to Become a 
Boxer 

For many years books have been issued 
on the art of boxing, but it has remained 
for us to arrange a book that we think is 
sure to fill all demands. It contains over 
70 pages of illustrations showing all the 
latest blows, posed especially for this book 
under the supervision of one of the best 
instructors of boxing in the United States, 
who makes a specialty of teaching and 
who knows how to impart his knowledge. They are so arranged that 
anyone can easily become a proficient boxer. The book also contains 
pictures of all the well known boxers. A partial list of the 200 pages of 
the book include: A history of boxing; how to box; the correct position; 
the hands; clenching the fist; the art of gauging distance; the first 
principles of hitting; the elements of defence; feinting; knockout blows; 
the chin punch; the blow under the ear; the famous solar plexus knock- 
out; the heart blow; famous blows and their originators: Fitzsimmons' 
contribution; the McCoy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the liver punch; 
the science of boxing; proper position of hand and arm; left hook to 
face; hook to the jaw; how to deliver the solar plexus; correct delivery 
of a right uppercut; blocking a right swing and sending a right uppercut 
to chin; blocking a left swing and sending a left uppercut to chin; the 
side step; hints on training, diet and breathing; how to train; rules for 
boxing. Price 10 cents. . 



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No. (65-The Art of Fencing 

This is a new book by Reg-is and Louii 
Senac, of New York, famous instructors 
and leading authorities on the subject. 
Messrs. Senac give in detail how every 
move should be made, and tell it so clearly 
that anyone can follow the instructions. 
It is illustrated with sixty full page pic- 
tures, posed especially for this book. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 166-How to Swing In- 
dian Clubs 

By Pi-of. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
exponent of physical culture. The most 
complete work on this special subject ever 
issued. By following the dii-ections care- 
fully anyone can become an expert. Price 
10 cents. 




No. 167-Quoits 

By M. W. Deshong. The need of a book 
on this interesting game has been felt by 
many who wished to know the fine points 
and tricks used by the experts. Mr. 
Deshong explains them, with illustrations, 
so that a novice can readily understand. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 170-Push Bail 

Played with an air-inflated ball 6 feet in diameter, weighing about 
50 pounds. A side consists of eleven men. This book contains the official 
rules and a sketch of the game; illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 17 1-Basket Ball for 
Women 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of Smith 
College. Contains the rules for basket ball 
for women as adopted by the conference on 
physical training, held in June, 1899, at 
Springfield, Mass., and articles on the fol- 
lowing subjects: Psychological effects of 
basket ball for women, by Dr. Luther 
H. Gulick, superintendent of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York; physiological effects of 
basketball, by Theodore Hough, Ph. D.; significance of basket ball for 
women, by Senda Berenson; relative merit of the Y. M. C A. rules and 
women's rules, by Augusta Lane Patrick; practical side of basket ball, 
by Ellen Emerson, B. K., Agnes Childs, A. B., Fanny Garrison. A. B.; 
A Plea for Basket Ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, Teachers' College, 
New York; diagram of field, showing position of team; illustrated with 
many pictures of basket ball teams. Price 10 cents. 






No. 174-Distance and Cross 
Country Running 

By George Orton, the famous University 
of Pennsylvania runner. Tells how to be- 
come proficient at the quarter, half, mile, 
the longer distances, and cross-country- 
running and steeplechasing, with instruc- 
tions for training and schedules to be ob- 
served when preparing for a contest. 
Illustrated with numerous pictures of 

leading athletes in action, with comments by the editor on the good and 

bad points shown. Price 10 cents. 



No. 177-How to Swim 

By J. H. Sterrett, the leading authority 
on swimming in America. The instruc- 
tions will interest the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrations were made from 
photographs especially posed, showing the 
swimmer in clear water; a valuable feature 
is the series of "land drill" exercises for 
the beginner, which is illustrated by many 
drawings. The contents comprise: A plea 
for education in swimming; swimming as an exercise and for develop- 
ment; land drill exercises; plain swimming; best methods of learning; 
the breast stroke; breathing; under-arm side stroke; scientific strokes— 
over-arm side stroke: double over-arm or "trudgeon" stroke; touch- 
ing_ and turnint>- training for racing; ornamental swimming; floating; 
diving; runn.iif>- header; back dive; diving feet foremost; the propeller; 
marching on the water; swimming on the back; amateur swimming 
rules; amateur plunging rules.. Price 10 cents. 



No. 178-Hovv to Train for 
Bicycling 

Gives methods of the best riders when 
training for long or short distance races; 
hints on training. Revised and up-to-date 
in every particular. Price 10 cents. 



No. rso-Ring Hockey 

A new game for the gymnasium, invented by Dr. J. M. Vorhees of 
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, that has sprung into instant popularity ; aa 
exciting as basket ball. This book contains official rules. Price 10 cents. 



No. 182-AII-Around Athletics 

Gives in full the method of scoring the All-Around Championship, 
giving percentage tables showing what each man receives for each per- 
formance in each of the ten events. It contains as well instructive articles 
on how to train for the All-Around Championship. Illustrated with many 
pictures of champions in action and scenes at all-around meets. Price 
10 cents. 




No. 185-Health Hints 

A series of articles by Prof. E. B. Warman, the well known lecturer and 
authority on physical culture. Prof. Warman treats very interestingly 
of health influenced by insulation; health influenced by underwear- 
health influenced by color; exercise, who needs it? Price 10 cents. ' 



No. 187-How to Play Roller Polo 

Edited by J. C. Morse. A full description of the game ; official rules ; 
pictures of teams ; other articles of interest. Price 10 cents. 



No. 188-Lawn Hockey, Tether Tennis, Coif Cro- 
quet, Volley Ball, Hand Tennis, Carden Hockey^ 
Parlor Hockey, Badminton 

Containing the rules for each game. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 189-Rules for Cames 

Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, director of physical training, depart- 
ment of education. New York City. These games are intended for use 
at recesses, and all but the team games have been adapted to large 
classes. Suitable for children from three to eight years, and include a 
great variety, divided under the general heads of ball games, bean bag 
games, circle games, singing and miscellaneous games. Price 10 cents. 



No. 191-How to Punch the 
Bag 

By W. H. Roth well ("Young Corbett"), 
champion featherweight of the world. 
This book is undoubtedly the best treatise 
on bag punching that has ever been 
printed. Every variety of blow used in 
training is shown and explained. The 
pictures comprise thirty-three full page 
reproductions of Young Corbett as he appears while at work in his train- 
ing quarters. The photographs were taken by our special artist and can- 
not be seen in any other publication than Spalding's Athletic Library No. 
191. Fancy bag punching is treated by a well known theatrical bag 
puncher, who shows the latest tricks. Price 10 cents. 




No. 193-How to Play Basket 
Ball 

By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Official 
Basket Ball Guide. Contains full instruc- 
tions for players, both for the «xpert and 
the novice, duties of officials, and specially 
posed full page pictures showing the cor- 
rect and incorrect methods of playing. 
The demand for a book of this character 
is fully satisfied in this publication, as 
many points are included which could not be incorporated in the annual 
publication of the Basket Ball Guide for want of room. Price 10 cents. 




No. 194-Racquets, Squash- 
Racquets and Court Tennis 

The need of an authoritative handbook 
at a popular price on these games is filled 
by this book. How to play each game i3 
thoroughly explained, and all the difficult 
strokes shown by special photographs 
taken especially for this book. Contains 
the official rules for each game, with 
photographs of well known courts. Price 10 cents. 





No.l95-Ofricial Roque Guide 

The official publication of the National 
Roque Association of America. Edited by 
Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-champion. Con- 
tains a description of the courts and their 
construction, diagrams of the field, illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable information con- 
cerning the game of roque. Price 10 cents. 




No. 1 99-Equestrian Polo 
Guide 

Compiled by H. L. FitzPatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with portraits 
of leading players and contains most useful 
information for polo players in relation to 
playing the game, choosing of equipment 
and mounts; contains the official rules and 
handicaps of the National Association. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 200-Dumb. Bells 

This is undoubtedly the best work on 
dumb-bells that has ever been offered. 
The author, Mr. G. Bojus, of New York 
City, was formerly superintendent of phy- 
sical culture in the Elizabeth (N.J.) public 
schools, instructor at Columbia University, 
instructor for four years at the Columbia 
summer school, and is now proprietor of the 
Liberty Street Gymnasium, at 121 Liberty 
Street, New York City. The book contains 200 photographs of all the 
various exercises, with the instructions in large, readable type. It should 
be in the hands of every teacher and pupil of physical culture, and is in- 
valuable for home exercise as well. Price 10 cents. 




No. 20l-Lacrosse— From Candidate to Team 

By William C. Schmeisser, captain Johns Hopkins University champion 
intercollegiate lacrosse team of 1902 ; edited by Ronald T. Abercrombie, 
ex-captain and coach of Johns Hopkins University lacrosse team, 1900-1904. 
Every position is thoroughly explained in a most simple and concise man- 
ner, rendering it the best manual of the game ever published. Illustrated 
with numerous snapshots of important plays. Price 10 cents. 




No. 202-How to Play Base 
Bali 

Edited by T. H. Humane. New and re- 
vised edition. Contents: How to become a 
batter, by Napoleon Lajoie, James Collins, 
Hugh Jennings and Jesse Tannehill; how 
to run the bases, by Jack Doyle and Frank 
L. Chance; advice to base runners, by 
James E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer 
A.A.U.; how to become a good pitcher, 
by Cy Young, "Rube" Waddell and Bert Cunningham; on curve pitchinc-, 
by Cy Young, James J. Callahan, Frank Donahue, Vic Willis, William 
Dineen and Charley Nichols: how to become a good catcher, by Eddie 
Phelps, William Sullivan and M. J. Kittridge; how to play first base, by 
Hugh Jennings; how to play second base, by Napoleon Lajoie and William 
Gleason; how to play third base, by James ColHns and Lave Cross; how 
to play shortstop, by Herman Long; how to play the infield, by Charles 
A. Comiskey; how to play the outfield, by Fred Clarke; the earmarks 
of a ball player, by John J. McGraw; good advice for players; how to 
organize a team; how to manage a team; how to score a game; how to 
umpire a game; base ball rules interpreted for boys. Price 10 cents. 



No. 204-Offlcial Intercollegiate A. A. A. Handbook 

Contains constitution, by-laws, laws of 
athletics, and rules to govern the award- 
ing of the championship cup of the In- 
tercollegiate Athletic Association of 
Amateur Athletes of America, the govern- 
ing body in college athletics. Contains 
official intercollegiate records from 1876 
to 1904, with the winner's name and time 
in each event, list of points won by each 
college, and list of officers of the associa- 
tion from 1889 to 1904, inclusive. To any- 
one interested the book Is invaluable as a record. Price 10 cents. 




No. 205-OfTicial Handbook of the Public Schools 
Athletic League 

This is the official handbook of the Public Schools Athletic League, 
which embraces all the public schools of Greater New York. It contains 
the official rules that govern all the contests of the league, and consti- 
tution, by-laws and officers. Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, super- 
intendent of physical education in the New York public schools, and 
Wm. C- J. Kelly, secretary of the league. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 206-How to Play Coif 

No golfer should miss having a copy of 
this golf guide. Harry Vardon tells how 
to play game, with life-like illusti-ations 
showing the different strokes. The book 
also contains the revised official rules, offi- 
cial records, as well as pictures of many 
important players, and a directory giving 
name, address, membership and length of 
golf course of clubs in the United States. 
Price 10 cents. 




No. 207-Bowling on the 
Green; or, Lawn Bowls 

How to construct a green ; necessary equiiv 
nient; how to play the game, and the offi- 
cial rules as promulgated by the Scottish 
Bowling Association. Edited by Mr. James 
W. Greig. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 208-Physical Education and Hygiene 

This is the fifth of the Physical Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142, 149, 166 and 185). and a glance at the contents will show the 
variety of subjects : Chapter I— Basic principles ; longevity. Chapter II 
—Hints on eating ; food values ; the uses of salt. Chapter III— Medicinal 
value of certain foods. Chapter IV— The efficacy of sugar ; sugar, food 
for muscular work ; eating for strength and endurance ; fish as brain 
food ; food for the children. Chapter V— Digestibility ; bread ; appen- 
dicitis due to flour. Chapter VI— Hints on drinking— Water, milk, butter- 
milk, tea, coffee ; how to remain young. Chapter VII— Hints on bathing ; 
cold, hot, warm, tepid, salt, sun, air, Russian, Turkish, cabinet. Chapter 
VIII— Hints on breathing; breathlessness, heart strain, second wind, 
yawning, the art of yogi. Price 10 cents. 

No. 209-How to Become a Skater 

Contains advice for beginners; how to become a figure skater thor- 
oughly explained, with many diagrams showing how to do all the 
different tricks of the best figure skaters, including the Mohawk, with 
all its variations; Q's, forward and backward, inside and outside; the 
crosscuts, including the difficult Swedish style; inside and outside 
spins; the grapevine, with its numerous branches, and many other styles, 
which will be comparatively simple to any one who follows the directions 
given. Profusely illustrated with pictures of prominent skaters and 
numerous diagrams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 210-How to Play Foot Ball 

Edited by Walter Camp. The contents embrace everything that a 
beginner wants to know and many points that an expert will be glad 
to learn. The pictures are made from snapshots of leading teams and in- 
dividual players in action, with comments by Walter Camp. Price 10 cents. 

No. 211 -Spalding's Official 
Foot Ball Guide 

Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the 
new rules, with diagram of field as newly 
arranged; special chapters on the game, 
foot ball for the spectator. All- America 
teams, as selected by leading authorities ; 
Middle West, Southern, Canadian foot 
ball, records, and pictures of all the prom- 
inent teams, embracing nearly 3,000 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 212-Ofncial Basket Ball 
Guide 

Edited by George T. Hepbron. Contains 
the revised official rules, decisions on dis- 
puted points, records of prominent teams, 
reports on the game from various parts 
of the country, and pictures of hundreds 
of players. The standard basket ball an- 
nual of the country. Price 10 cents. 





No. 213-285 Health Answers 

Contents: Necessity for exercise in the summer; three rules for bicy- 
cling; when going up-hill; sitting out on summer nights ventilating a 
bedroom; ventilating a house; how to obtain pure air, bathing salt 
water baths at home; a substitute for ice water; drinking ice water; to 
cure insomnia; asleep in two minutes; for those who ride wheels; summer 
outdoor exercise; profuse perspiration; danger of checking perspiration; 
dress, hot weather, etc.. etc. Price 10 cents. 

No. 214-Craded Calisthenics and Dumb-Bell 
Drills 

By Albert B. Wegener, Physical Director Y. M. C. A., Rochester, N. Y. 
Ever since graded apparatus work has been used in gymnastics, the ne- 
cessity of having a mass drill that would harmonize with it has been felt. 
For years it has been the established custom in most gymnasiums of 
memorizing a set drill, never varied from one year's end to the other. 
Consequently the beginner was given the same kind and amount as the 
older member. With a view to giving uniformity the present treatise is 
attempted. Price 10 cents 

No. 215-lndoor Base Ball 

America's national game is now vieing with other indoor games as a 
winter pastime. This book contains the playing rules, pictures of leading 
teams, and interesting articles on the game. Price 10 cents. 

No. 216-How to Become a Bowler 

By S. Karpf, Secretary of the American Bowling Congress, and one 
of the best posted men on bowling in America. Contents: History of the 
sport: diagrams of effective deliveries; how to bowl; a few hints to be- 
ginners; American Bowling Congress; the national championships; how 
to build an alley; how to score; spares— how they are made. Rules for 
cocked hat, cocked hat and feather, quintet, battle game, nine up and 
nine down, head pin and four back, ten pins— head pin out, five back, the 
Newport game, ten pin head pin game, duckpin game, head pin game, 
Dayton candle (rubber neck) pin game. New England candle pin game. 
Illustrated with portraits of all the prominent bowlers. Price 10 cents. 

No. 217-Offlcial Athletic Al- 
manac 

Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Chief Depart- 
ment Physical Culture, Louisiana Purchase 
Exposition, and Director Olympic Games, 
1904. The only annual pubUcation now 
issued that contains a complete list of 
amateur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English re- 
cords from 1866; swimming records; inter- 
scholastic records • Irish, Scotch and Australasian records; reports of 
lei^tfathLtTc meets; skating records; important fthletic events and 
numerous photos of individual athletes and leadmg athletic teams^ This 
vear's issue is a special Olympic Games number and contains the only tull 
amount oFtheOlSc Games of 1904, and a review of Anthropological 
Days at the WorWl's fS stadium, being the first time on record where 
Stic events were contested in which savages were the exclusive par- 
ticipants. thus forming the first authoritative basis for ^ comparison 
between the abilities of the civilized athlete and the savage. Price 10 cents. 




No. 218-lce Hockey and Ice Polo 

Written by the most famous player in Canada, A, Farrell, of the 
Shamrock hockey team of Montreal. It contains a complete description 
of the game, its origin, points of a good player, and an instructive ar- 
ticle on how <3-ame is played, with diagrams and official rules. Illus- 
trated with pictures of leading teams. Price 10 cents. 




No. 219-Base 
tage Book 



Ball Percen- 



To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the percentage of clubs with- 
out recourse to the arduous work of figur- 
ing, the publishers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library have had Mr. John B. Foster, 
Sporting Editor of the New York Evening 
Telegram, compile a book which answers 
every requirement, and which has met 

with the greatest praise for its accuracy and simplicity. No follower of 

the game can afford to be without it. Price 10 cents. 




No. 220-Ofnclal Base Ball 
Guide 

Edited by Henry Chadwick, the " Father 
of Base Ball," the official publication of 
base ball. It contains a complete record 
of all leagues in America, pictures of 
teams, official rules and reviews of the 
game. The standard base ball annual of 
the country. Price 10 cents. 




No. 221-Spaldlng's Lawn 
Tennis Annual 

Contains official statistics, photographs 
of leading players, special articles on the 
game, review of important tournaments, 
official rules, handicapping rules and tab- 
les; list of fixtures for the current year and 
other valuable information. Price 10 cents. 




No. 222-Spalding's Official 
Cricket Guide 

Edited by Jerome Flannery. The most 
complete year book of the game that has 
ever been published in America. It con- 
tains all the records of the previous year, 
reports of special matches, official rules 
and pictures of all the leading teams and 
individual players. Price 10 cents. 



An Encyclopedia of Base Ball 

Attention is called to the following- ten numbers of Spalding's Athletic 
Library, embracing the greatest collection of books of instruction for 
playing the various positions in the game that has ever been published. 
These books are entirely new and up-to-date, and contain the latest 
methods of play, as only last season's star players were consulted in their 
compilation. Each number is complete in itself and is profusely illus- 
trated. Be sure and ask for Spalding's Athletic Library. Price 10 cents 
for each book. For detailed description see following numbers; 



No. 223-How to Bat 

The most important part of ball playing 
nowadays, outside of pitching, is batting. 
The team that can bat and has some good 
pitchers can win base ball games ; there- 
fore, every boy and young man who has, of 
course, already learned to catch, should 
turn his attention to this department of the 
game, and there is no better way of becom- 
ing proficient than by reading this book and 
then constantly practising the little tricks explained therein. It is full of 
good advice to batsmen, and many good batters will be surprised to find 
contained in it so many points of which they were unaware. Edited by 
Jesse F. Matteson of the Chicago American, and profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 




No- 224-How to Play the 
Outfield. 

Compiled especially for the young player 
who would become an expert. The best 
book on playing the outfield that has ever 
been published. There are just as many 
tricks to be learned, before a player can 
be a competent fielder, as there are in any 
other position on a nine, and this book ex- 
plains them all. Illustrated with numerous 
page pictures of leading outfielders. Price 10 cents. 




No. 225-How to Play First Base 



No other position on a ball team has 
shown such a change for the better in 
recent years as first base. Modifications in 
line with the betterment of the sport in 
every department have been made at inter- 
vals, but in no other department have they 
been so radical. No boy who plays the 
initial sack can afford to overlook the points 
and hints contained in this book. Entirely 
new and up to date. Illustrated with full 
page pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 226-How to Play Second Base 

There are so few men who can cover 
second base to perfection that their names 
can easily be called off by anyone who fol- 
lows the game of base ball. Team owners 
who possess such players would not part 
with them for thousands of dollars. These 
men have been interviewed and their ideas 
incorporated in this book for the especial 
benefit of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the diamond. 
Illustrated with full page pictures. Edited 
by J. E. Wray, sporting editor Globe-Democrat, St. Louis. Price 10 cents. 




No. 227-How to Play Third Base 

Third base is, in some respects, the most 
important of the infield. No major league 
team has ever won a pennant without a 
great third baseman. Collins of the Boston 
Americans and Leach of Pittsburg are two 
of the greatest third basemen the game 
has ever seen, and their teams owe much 
of the credit for pennants they have won 
to them. These men in this book describe 
just how they play the position. Every- 
thing a player should know is clearly set 

forth and any boy will surely increase his chances of success by a careful 

reading of this book. Illustrated, Price 10 cents. 




Tdo. 228-How to Play Short- 
stop 

Shortstop is one of the hardest positions 
on the infield to fill, and quick thought and 
quick action are necessary for a player 
who expects to make good as a shortstop. 
The views of every well known player who 
covers this position have been sought in 
compiling this book, and it is offered as be- 
ing the most complete book of its class ever 

produced. The boy who would excel at short needs to study it thoroughly. 

Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 229-How to Catch 

Undoubtedly the best book on catching 
that has yet been published. Every boy 
who has hopes of being a clever catcher 
should read how well known players cover 
their position. Among the more noted 
ones who describe their methods of play in 
this book are Lou Criger of the Boston 
Americans, Johnnie Kling of the Chicago 
Nationals and Jack O'Connor of the St. 

Louis Browns. The numerous pictures in the book comprise those of all 

the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 




Ho. 230-How to Pitch 




A new, up-to-date book. Published for 
the first time this year. No boy can afford 
to be without a copy of it. Edited by John 
B. Foster of the Evening Telegram (New 
York). The object of this book is to aid 
the beginners who aspire to become clever 
twirlers, and its contents are the practical 
teaching of men who have reached the top 
as pitchers, and who have had experience, 
both as members of the best clubs playing 
base ball and as contenders against teams 
fhat have enioyed national reputations. Cy Young, the famous Boston 
that have enjoyea ^^y^^ steadiness in the box is proverbial, gives advice 
American pitcher T^^,f ^^^f Sfwhat a boy should do to obtain it; Sam 
r^eTro^theptttsSgssSows how to pitch the outcurve; William Di- 
ffl^ti;^ Ronton Americans tells how to pitch an inshoot; Thomas 
Huehes gtves hints on SShing the drop; Joe McGinnity, the "iron man." 
5 the nIw York Nationals, explains how he uses his successful raise 
hill and his famous "cross fire"; Christy Mathewson. the pride of the 
New York Polo Grounds, discusses the body swing; Frank Hahn, who is 
l^ft handed has somethng of interest to those who use that member; 
TnhnTMcGraw New York Giants' brilliant manager, discourses on the 
Sher ^ a fiJlder and as he started in his base ball^.career as a twirler 

describes a?Sth the "spit" ball, of which he is so famous an exponent. 
The book is profusely illustrated. Price 10 cents^ ^ -r^^r^. 

No 231-How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; 
HOW to Manage a Team; How to Umpire: How 
to Organize a League. 

A useful guide to all who are interested 
in the above subjects. Jimmy Collins, 
manager-captain of the Boston Americans, 
writes on coaching; M. J. Kelly of the bt. 
Paul champions, on captaining; Al Buck- 
enberger of the Boston Nationals, on 
managing; Frank Dwyer of the American 
League staff, on umpiring: Fred Lake on 
minor leagues, and the editor of the book^ 
T H Murnane, President of the New 
England League, on how to organize a league. Price 10 cents. 

No. 232-How to Run the Bases 

The importance of base running as a 
scientific feature of the national game is 
becoming more and more recognized each 
year Besides being spectacular, feats of 
base stealing nearly always figure in the 
winning of a game. Many a close contest 
iT decided on the winning of that little strip 
of 90 feet which lies between cushions. 
When hits are few and the enemy s pitchers 

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the tsam by advancing its runners without wasting hits, but it serves 
to materially disconcert the enemy and frequently has caused an entire 
opposing club to temporarily lose its poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base runner; 
tells when to run and when not to do so ; how and when to slide ; team 
work on the bases ; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly ex- 
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Clevelander; Frank Chance, Bill Dahlen and Hans Wagner describe their 
methods of action. Illustrated with pictures of leading players. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 233-Jiu Jitsu 

A complete description of this famous Japanese system of self-defence. 
Each move thoroughly explained and illustrated with numerous full page 
pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. Koyama, two of the most famous 
exponents of the Jiu Jitsu in America, who posed especially for this 
book. Be sure and ask for the Spalding Athletic Library book on Jiu 
Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 



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